Chocolate And Pear Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Chocolate And Pear Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 2 pears peeled, cored, sliced; 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract; 6 slices white bread thick, stale, torn into pieces; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 1/4 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped; ice cream or heavy cream, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 pears peeled, cored, sliced
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
6 slices white bread thick, stale, torn into pieces
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
5 1/4 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
ice cream or heavy cream, to serve

1
Preheat oven to moderately slow, 325u00b0F. Lightly grease a deep 6-cup ovenproof dish.
2
In a medium skillet, combine brown sugar and water. Heat on low 1-2 minutes, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
3
Add pear slices. Simmer, covered, 3-5 minutes until just tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
4
In a medium saucepan, bring milk, cream and vanilla bean paste to a boil on low. Remove from heat. Set aside, covered, 5 minutes.
5
Layer bread and pear in prepared dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Gradually whisk in warm cream mixture.
6
Pour egg mixture carefully over bread and pear. Sprinkle with chocolate. Place dish in a large roasting pan and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the dish.
7
Bake 50-55 minutes until just set. Serve pudding with ice-cream or cream, if desired.

683

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, 2 pears peeled, cored, sliced, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate And Pear Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate And Pear Bread Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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