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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. | 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. | ||
==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | *7 oz (200g) [[ | + | *7 oz (200g) [[Chocolate|semisweet chocolate]], chopped or chips |
| − | *½ cup (120g) [[ | + | *½ cup (120g) [[Butter|butter]] or [[Margarine|margarine]] |
| − | *4 [[ | + | *4 [[Egg|egg]]s, separated |
| − | *½ cup (120g) [[ | + | *½ cup (120g) [[Sugar|sugar]] |
| − | *2 [[ | + | *2 [[Pear|pear]]s, sliced |
| − | *lightly [[ | + | *lightly [[Whipped cream|whipped cream]], to serve |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | #Grease a 9x9 inch (22cm x 22cm) baking dish, and pre-heat the oven to [[ | + | #Grease a 9x9 inch (22cm x 22cm) baking dish, and pre-heat the oven to [[Oven Temperatures|325°F]] (170°C). |
| − | #In a [[ | + | #In a [[Double Boiler|double boiler]], melt the chocolate and butter or margarine. When melted, remove from the heat. |
| − | #[[ | + | #[[Whisk|Whisk]] the [[Egg yolk|egg yolks]] and sugar together until they become thick and pale yellow. |
| − | #In a separate bowl, whisk the [[ | + | #In a separate bowl, whisk the [[Egg White|egg white]]s until firm. |
#Combine the chocolate and egg yolk mixture, and mix well. | #Combine the chocolate and egg yolk mixture, and mix well. | ||
| − | #Beginning with about ⅓ the egg whites, gently [[ | + | #Beginning with about ⅓ the egg whites, gently [[Folding|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. | #Add the slices of pear, and stir once or twice. Add the entire mixture to the baking dish. | ||
| − | #[[ | + | #[[Baking|Bake]] for 35-40 minutes, until the bake is springy yet firm to the touch. |
#Serve hot with whipped cream. | #Serve hot with whipped cream. | ||
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*Overmixing after the egg whites have been added to the batter can result in the bake being too dense. | *Overmixing after the egg whites have been added to the batter can result in the bake being too dense. | ||
| − | [[Category:Dessert | + | [[Category:Dessert Recipes]] |
| − | [[Category:Chocolate | + | [[Category:Chocolate Recipes]] |
| − | [[Category:Pear | + | [[Category:Pear Recipes]] |
[[category:Gluten-free recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[category:Gluten-free recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Recipes with metric units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Recipes with metric units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:33, 10 May 2012
| Chocolate Pear Bake | |
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| Category: | Dessert recipes |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Time: | prep: 20 minutes baking: 35 minutes |
| Difficulty: |  |
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.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200g) semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
- ½ cup (120g) butter or margarine
- 4 eggs, separated
- ½ cup (120g) sugar
- 2 pears, sliced
- lightly whipped cream, to serve
Procedure
- Grease a 9x9 inch (22cm x 22cm) baking dish, and pre-heat 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.
- Serve hot with whipped cream.
Notes, tips, and variations
- Substitute sliced peaches, apples, or orange segments for the pears.
Warnings
- Overmixing after the egg whites have been added to the batter can result in the bake being too dense.
