Poires au chocolat et amandes craquantes
A delightful dessert featuring baked pears with rich dark chocolate and crunchy almonds, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended)
- 50g slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and core the pears, then cut them in half lengthwise.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Place the pears cut-side down into the saucepan to cook for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pears to a baking dish, cut-side up.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pears.
- Toast the slivered almonds in the saucepan until golden brown.
- Sprinkle almonds and cinnamon over the pears.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until pears are tender.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Keep an eye on the pears to avoid overcooking. Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.