Cinnamon Baked Pear With Rich Chocolate Sauce

A pastry-wrapped pear baked until golden, served with a smooth chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and fresh mint.

Baking Vegetarian Dessert Chocolate Pear

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1493.5

kcal / serving

1493.5 kcal total

Carbs

145.8g

per serving

145.8 g total

Fat

96.4g

per serving

96.4 g total

Protein

18.2g

per serving

18.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

tbsp

tbsp

Dairy

piece

Free-range, beaten

100

Double Cream

Lightly whipped

Fruits

piece

Pear

Peeled

GrainsCereals

115

Plain Flour

Plus extra for dusting

Liquids

100

Boiling Water

NutsSeeds

0.5

tsp

Ground Cinnamon

sprig

Mint

Fresh garnish

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Pulse butter and flour in a food processor until breadcrumbs form.

Add caster sugar and most of the egg, pulsing into a soft dough.

Roll dough into a circle on a floured surface.

Place pear in the centre, wrap with dough, and seal with remaining egg.

Brush with egg, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar, then bake for 10-12 minutes.

Simmer cocoa, water, and brown sugar in a pan for 4 minutes until smooth.

Spoon whipped cream onto a plate and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Place the pear in the centre and garnish with mint.