Introducing the ultimate guide to crafting a culinary masterpiece: "Chocolate Pear Tea Bread." This delectable treat is a symphony of flavors, where the rich indulgence of chocolate seamlessly intertwines with the delicate sweetness of pears, all enveloped in the comforting embrace of tea-infused bread. Baking enthusiasts of all levels are invited to embark on this culinary adventure, as we unravel the secrets to creating a moist, flavorful, and aromatic loaf that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a journey of taste and indulgence.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE PEAR BREAD
This rich chocolate quick bread studded with sweet pears is easy to make, moist, and delicious. Plus it's a good source of fiber and calcium.
Provided by Jessica
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to bake at 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and oil until smooth. Add the yogurt and whisk again until smooth.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and gradually mix in the wet ingredients. Do not overmix. Fold in the chopped pears. Batter will be thick.
- Pour batter into greased loaf pan and make a row of the sliced pears down the center of the loaf. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and rest for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the loaf and turn cake onto a wire rack to let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, ServingSize 15 Servings
CHOCOLATE-PEAR TEA BREAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by DreiFromBK
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C. Lightly butter a (9 X 5 X 3 loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Sift together the plain flour, baking powder and salt. Reserve. With an electric beater, whisk the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one by one, followed by vanilla extract and applesauce On low speed beat in the flour mix. Fold in the chopped pear and chocolate chips with a spatula, and transfer batter to prepared tin. Even out the top and bake for about an hour until tester inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean. Let it cool in pan for ten minutes. Then gently invert onto cooling rack and remove parchment paper. Gently turn right side up and leave to cool completely before slicing {we couldn't resist it of course!}
CHOCOLATE-PEAR TEA BREAD
Make and share this Chocolate-Pear Tea Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°.
- Lightly butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
- Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer set on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- One at a time, beat in the eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Mix in the applesauce and vanilla.
- With the mixer on low, gradually beat in the flour mixture; mix just until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Fold in the pears and chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake until a pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto the rack and unmold.
- Remove the paper, turn the loaf right side up, and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 295.2, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 29.9, Protein 4.5
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEAR AND FIG MORNING BREAD
Steps:
- Warm the milk in a saucepan on low heat to just warm. Stir in the sugar and yeast and set aside until bubbly and foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl and create a well. Stir in the yeast mixture, and then knead the dough in the bowl until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the white chocolate chips, figs and pears and knead a bit more to evenly distribute. Place in a greased bowl, cover and set aside to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Punch down the dough and lightly knead again. Turn into a greased 10-by-5-inch loaf pan. Allow to rise in the pan for 30 minutes more. Bake the loaf in the oven until the internal temperature reads about 190 degrees F, about 45 minute. Allow to cool about 5 minutes. Turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and Serve.
PEAR-CHOCOLATE-PECAN QUICK BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE
Mix shredded pears, chocolate chips and toasted pecans into this batter and bake up a moist loaf that's covered with a chocolate glaze.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h45m
Yield 1 regular loaf or 3 mini loaves
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan or three 6-by-3-by-2-inch mini loaf pans with melted butter and set aside.
- Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the chocolate chips and pecans and toss together. Set aside.
- Whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs and grated zest if using in a small bowl. Stir in the shredded pears. Fold this mixture into the flour mixture until just incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan(s). Tap the bottom on a hard surface a few times and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the regular loaf pan and 35 to 40 minutes for the minis. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then turn the bread out and let cool completely on the rack.
- Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla extract and salt in a small bowl.
- Pour the glaze over the bread and allow to set at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
PEAR AND CHOCOLATE TART
My version of a recipe found on a free supermarket recipe card! It's chocolaty, juicy, and scrumptious. The tart is best served warm with creme fraiche.
Provided by vicki oliver
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll pastry out to 1/4 inch thickness and use it to line a 9-inch tart dish. Prick the pastry with a fork and then place into the freezer for 20 minutes to prevent pastry from rising during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Set crust aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Heat a saucepan about 1/3-full of water to a low simmer, about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to lowest setting. Place a heat-proof bowl over the pan in such a way that it does not touch the water. Add chocolate to the bowl and allow to melt. Limit stirring to an absolute minimum to prevent chocolate from separating.
- Mix ground almonds, eggs, sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Add warm melted chocolate and stir to combine. Pour chocolate mixture into the baked pastry crust.
- Arrange pears on top of the tart by pressing them into the chocolate mixture.
- Bake in the hot oven until pastry is golden and mixture is firm, 35 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
FRESH PEAR BREAD
When our tree branches are loaded with ripe and juicy fruit, I treat my family and friends to lots of easy pear recipes. I always receive raves and requests for this particular pear bread recipe because of the mix of fun ingredients.-Linda Patrick, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter (batter will be thick). , Spoon into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE TEA BREAD
I got this recipe from my sister in law years ago. The flavors of chocolate, banana, and chocolate chips makes for a nice tea bread. It is Moist and flavorful too.
Provided by michEgan
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix butter and sugar till fluffy.
- Add eggs.
- Beat til well blended.
- Mix dry ingredients, flour, cocoa,soda,salt,cinnamon.
- set side.
- To butter mixture, add banana, sour cream and the vanilla.
- Now mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips.
- Pour into a greased bread pan.
- Bake 350 degrees for 55 minutes or till done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3561.7, Fat 195.6, SaturatedFat 97, Cholesterol 717.6, Sodium 4463.7, Carbohydrate 441.9, Fiber 40.7, Sugar 268.1, Protein 59.1
GLAZED CHOCOLATE TEA BREAD
From Carver, Massachusetts, Dorothy Bateman reveals, "Applesauce is the secret ingredient that makes this cake-like loaf so moist. It's a success whenever I serve it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine applesauce, shortening, eggs, water and sugar; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Combine dry ingredients; add to applesauce mixture. Beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2-1/2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE & PEAR CAKE
A decadent sponge with moist pears and crunchy nuts, topped with a soured cream and dark chocolate frosting
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield Cuts into 10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and line the base and sides of a deep, 20cm loose-bottomed round cake tin. Mix the sugar, flours, ground almonds, baking powder and spices in a big bowl. Mix together the chopped nuts. Set aside 2 heaped tbsp of them for decoration and stir the rest into the dry ingredients with the chopped chocolate or chips. Whisk together the melted butter, eggs and almond extract.
- Tip the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to combine, then fold in the diced pear. Scrape the mixture into the tin and bake for 45 mins, then cover with foil and bake for 20 mins more until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool in the tin overnight.
- For the icing, put the soured cream and chocolate chunks in a small pan. Heat very gently, stirring, until melted. Chill until spreadable (overnight is fine).
- Remove the cake from the tin, spread over the icing and scatter with the reserved nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 806 calories, Fat 55 grams fat, SaturatedFat 24 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 48 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: The riper the pears, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This ensures that the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This helps the bread to set and makes it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Chocolate pear tea bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this bread is sure to be a hit. With its moist texture, sweet pear flavor, and rich chocolate chips, this bread is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give chocolate pear tea bread a try. You won't be disappointed.
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