Caramelised Pear Sponge Pudding with Whipped Cream

A quick vegetarian sponge pudding featuring spiced caramelised pears topped with batter, baked until golden, and served with whipped cream.

Vegetarian Quick Dessert Pudding Pear

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1395.2

kcal / serving

1395.2 kcal total

Carbs

108.1g

per serving

108.1 g total

Fat

102.4g

per serving

102.4 g total

Protein

19.8g

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Self-Raising Flour

for the sponge

Caster Sugar

for the sponge

Caster Sugar

for the caramelised pear

tsp

Icing Sugar

to dust

Dairy

Unsalted Butter

for the sponge

piece

Egg

free-range; for the sponge

Unsalted Butter

for the caramelised pear

Double Cream

to serve

Fruits

0.5

piece

Pear

cored and chopped

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Ground Mixed Spice

for the sponge

tsp

Ground Mixed Spice

for the caramelised pear

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Process all sponge ingredients in a food processor until a thick smooth batter forms.

Melt 25g butter and 25g sugar in an ovenproof pan over medium heat until golden-brown.

Stir the pear and mixed spice into the caramel.

Pour the batter over the pears and bake for 10 minutes.

Turn the pudding onto a plate, dust with icing sugar, and drizzle with cream.