Spiced Poached Pears with Chocolate Pudding

A light chocolate pudding served with saffron spiced pears, pear syrup, and refreshing crème fraîche for a sophisticated dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.2 kcals 4272.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 140 grams 560 grams
Fat 52.1 grams 208.4 grams
Protein 9.8 grams 39.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
170
g
Dark Chocolate
Minimum 70% cocoa solids
45
g
Caster Sugar
For the yolk mixture
20
g
60
g
Caster Sugar
For the meringue
300
g
Caster Sugar
For the poaching syrup
1
piece
Icing Sugar
Sifted, for dusting
Dairy
170
g
Butter
Unsalted, plus extra for greasing
75
g
Egg Yolks
Free-range, approximately 3-4 yolks
1
piece
Crème Fraîche
For serving
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
2
piece
Pears
Peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
NutsSeeds
2
piece
0.5
tsp
1
piece
Cinnamon
Stick
Other
20
g
125
g
Egg Whites
Free-range, approximately 3-4 whites

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease four ramekins.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over simmering water and let cool.
  • Whisk sugar, yolks, honey, and cornflour until pale and combine with chocolate.
  • Whisk egg whites to soft peaks, add sugar to reach stiff peaks, then fold into chocolate.
  • Spoon mixture into ramekins and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Dissolve 300g sugar in 300g water over heat to form a syrup.
  • Add spices and lemon juice to the syrup and infuse for 10 minutes.
  • Poach pear wedges in the syrup for 10 to 15 minutes until soft.
  • Top warm puddings with crème fraîche, pears, syrup, and icing sugar.