Welcome to the delectable world of chocolate pear crisp, a dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of rich chocolate and sweet, succulent pears. This classic dessert is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more. With its crispy oat topping, gooey chocolate filling, and tender poached pears, chocolate pear crisp is the perfect indulgence for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable treat, providing you with detailed instructions, tips, and tricks to ensure a perfect outcome. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you with a dessert that will be the star of your next gathering.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE PEAR CRISP
This delicious pud is lovely and rich, you'd never guess it contains zero saturated fat!
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Chop the pears into small pieces and put in a pan with the lemon juice and sugar. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook for 10 mins. Uncover, then cook for 8-10 mins more until the juices thicken up. Spoon into 4 x 150ml ramekins and add a teaspoon of liqueur to each, if using.
- For the topping, sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a bowl, then stir in the almonds. Whisk the egg white until stiff, then fold into the dry ingredients. Spoon over the pears and shake the ramekins to level the mixture. Bake for 20-25 mins until the topping is firm to the touch. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium
CHOCOLATE PEAR CRISP
These individual pear crisps are from the BBC Good Food website, by Mary Cadogan. It's not a crumble type crisp, but a nice change if you've been eating oaty fruit crumbles all winter. As the topping has no butter it is a lighter option, and it also doesn't have any wheat flour, so is good for anyone avoiding that. When I made this, my 3 pears were past their best so ended up with only 3 instead of 4 portions. When cooking the pears, I omitted the sugar, used orange juice (ran out of lemons), whiskey and spiced it with some ginger. As it is practically fat-free I had no qualms about serving it with a dollop of cream...
Provided by Cat R.
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4 desserts, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If you're going to cook this immediately, preheat the oven to 160C/ gas 3 while you cook the pears on the hob. Otherwise you can leave the preheating until you're ready to cook the topping.(e.g. I made my pear filling ahead of time, so heated the oven while I made the topping).
- Peel (if desired), core and chop pears into small chunks.
- Place in a saucepan with lemon juice and sugar. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for a further 8-10 minutes to allow the liquids to thicken up.
- Divide between 4 ramekins, and if using, top with the liqueur.
- Sift the icing sugar and cocoa together, then stir in the ground almonds.
- Whisk the egg white until stiff, then fold into the dry ingredients. (It also works the other way round -- so don't worry).
- When the cocoa sugar almond mixture is combined with the egg white, it should be a stiff dropping consistency. Top the pear filled ramekins with it, it will spread and puff during cooking so it doesn't have to reach the edges or be enormously neat.
- Bake in the oven at 160 C/gas 3 until the topping is firm to the touch - 20-25 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
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POACHED PEARS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
A simple baked pear becomes an elegant dessert when drizzled with chocolate sauce that's laced with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. This light and lovely dessert is from Payson, Arizona's Patti Haggard.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place in a large saucepan; add the water, vanilla, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until pears are almost tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool. , Drain pears; place on dessert plates. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEAR CRISP WITH CRANBERRIES AND WHITE CHOCOLATE
This twist on a fall classic pear crisp can be tweaked to fit nearly any palate.
Provided by Melissa G.
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix schnapps, white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add pears and cranberries and toss until fruit is completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cold butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until mixture forms large crumbles. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Pour chilled fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, leaving approximately 3/4 inch at the top. Sprinkle crumb mixture over the fruit, covering completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven until brown and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 70.3 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
PEAR CRISP
Since he's a livestock truck driver, my husband often starts work early in the morning. This pear crisp recipe will keep him going until breakfast. Our two boys love to have it for dessert and in their school lunches. -Joanne Korevaar, Burgessville, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Toss pears with orange juice; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger; sprinkle over pears., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking powder; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears., Bake until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEAR, DRIED CHERRY AND CHOCOLATE CHUNK CRISP
Categories Chocolate Fruit Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Pear Cherry Oat Fall Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For Topping
- Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until moist clumps form. Mix in nuts and chocolate. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- For Filling
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine all ingredients except frozen yogurt in large bowl; mix well.
- Transfer filling to dish. Sprinkle topping over. Baked until pears are tender and topping is golden and crisps, about 55 minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes. Serve with frozen yogurt or ice cream.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEARS
The small stature and low calorie count of Forelle pears make them ideal when you need just a little something sweet, although you can dunk any type, from a plump Bartlett to an elegant Bosc.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Starting at bottom of each pear, use a teaspoon to remove core, leaving stem at top intact. Dip bottom three-quarters of each pear in chocolate. Transfer to a parchment-lined plate, and refrigerate until chocolate has set, at least 15 minutes (and up to 2 hours). Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 2 g
EASY PEAR CRISP
This is The Best Pear Crisp dessert we've ever eaten. So easy recipe for using up ripe pears! This recipe takes juicy pears and tops them with a delicious crunchy crisp topping! Enjoy hot fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Provided by Janelle
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F
- Coat a 9x9 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Slice and core pears, then chop into bit sized pieces. You can leave the skins on or off. (My kids wont eat the crisp unless the skins are off the pears)
- Toss pears with corn starch and place in casserole dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, slat and melted butter. Mix well until mixture is crumbly.
- Spread crisp topping over pears and bake for 35 minutes or until crisp is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with a fresh scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 41 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 216 grams sodium, Sugar 44 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
PEAR CRISP FOR TWO
This pear crisp recipe is only a guide. Place the 2 ramekin bowls on a small cookie sheet before putting them into the oven so it won't dirty in your oven.
Provided by Slowturtle
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two small ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
- Mix pears, honey, and flour together in a bowl. Place equal amounts of the fruit mixture into each bowl.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl; crumble on top of the fruit.
- Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown, about 35 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 36.4 mg, Sugar 27.4 g
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: For the best flavor, use ripe, but not overripe pears. Overripe pears will be mushy and lack flavor.
- Peel and core the pears: Before slicing the pears, peel and core them. This will make them easier to eat and will help the crisp cook evenly.
- Slice the pears thinly: Thinly sliced pears will cook more quickly and evenly than thick slices.
- Use a variety of spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all good choices for pear crisp.
- Don't overcook the crisp: The crisp is done when the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender. Overcooking will make the pears mushy.
Conclusion:
Pear crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a dessert that is both delicious and simple, give pear crisp a try.
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