RCI-VG.003.0002.001

Chocolate Pear Bake

Name: Chocolate Pear Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz (200g) semisweet chocolate (chopped or chips); ½ cup (120g) butter or margarine; 4 unit eggs (separated); ½ cup (120g) sugar; 2 unit pears (sliced); 1 unit lightly whipped cream (to serve)

A is a dessert that resembles a brownie in appearance, yet contains no flour, instead using whipped

Prep20 min

Cook30 min

Total50 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

(200g) semisweet chocolate
chopped or chips
7 oz
(120g) butter or margarine
½ cup
eggs
separated
4 unit
(120g) sugar
½ cup
pears
sliced
2 unit
lightly whipped cream
to serve
1 unit

Method

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.

Chocolate Pear Bake

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