Chocolate Pear Bake
A chocolate pear bake is a dessert that resembles a brownie in appearance, yet contains no flour, instead using whipped egg whites to provide structure. The pear adds a nice mild fruit tone to the chocolate.
Total Time
prep: 20 minutes baking: 35 minutes
Servings
6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
7 oz (200 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped or in chips
½ cup (120 g) butter or margarine
4 eggs, separated
½ cup (120 g) white granulated sugar
2 pears, sliced
Lightly whipped cream, to serve
Grease a 9 x 9-inch (22 x 22 cm) baking dish, and preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter or margarine. When melted, remove from the heat.
Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they become thick and pale yellow.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until firm.
Combine the chocolate and egg yolk mixture, and mix well.
Beginning with about ⅓ the egg whites, gently fold them into the chocolate/egg yolk mixture.
Add the slices of pear, and stir once or twice. Add the entire mixture to the baking dish.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the bake is springy yet firm to the touch.
35–40 minutes
Serve hot with whipped cream.
- •Substitute sliced peaches, apples, or orange segments for the pears.
- •You are able to get all of these ingredients from your local grocery store.