A revisited classic: pears and chocolate in a puff pastry embrace. The pear and chocolate strudel is a delicious and iconic dessert, perfect for every occasion. The combination of the sweetness of the pears, the bitterness of the chocolate, and the crispiness of the puff pastry creates an irresistible blend of flavors. An easy-to-prepare dessert, even for those less experienced in the kitchen, that will delight both adults and children.
To prepare this dessert, you will need a few simple ingredients: puff pastry, pears, dark chocolate, sugar, amaretti, butter, cinnamon. In just a few steps, you’ll have a delicious and fragrant dessert, ideal for ending a lunch or dinner on a sweet note.
Preparation: step by step
Peel the pears, remove the core, and cut them into pieces. In a bowl, mix the pears with the sugar, cinnamon, and crumbled amaretti. Roll out the puff pastry, spread the filling, and roll it up. Brush the strudel with melted butter or milk and bake in a preheated oven until golden.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
- Energy 380.43 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 36.42 (g) of which sugars 12.45 (g)
- Proteins 5.86 (g)
- Fat 23.56 (g) of which saturated 5.50 (g)of which unsaturated 14.33 (g)
- Fibers 3.21 (g)
- Sodium 257.35 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 101 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8 oz puff pastry (rectangular)
- 3.5 oz 50% dark chocolate
- 10 amaretti
- 2 pears
- 1 oz sliced almonds
- 1/2 lemon (juice)
- to taste ground cinnamon
- to taste sugar
- to taste salt
- 1.5 tbsp milk
Tools
- Bowls Hoteck Ceramic Salad Bowl, Large Enamel China Porcelain Salad Bowl 8.3 inches, blue, 1800 Milliliters
Steps for pears and chocolate in a puff pastry embrace
Let’s start by washing the pears, peeling them, and cutting them into pieces. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. In a large bowl, put the chopped chocolate, almonds, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 5 crumbled amaretti, pears, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything to get a harmonious mixture.
Unroll the puff pastry, sprinkle the central part with the crumbled amaretti. Place the chocolate and pear filling on top, then close the pastry, first on the short sides, then roll it up to form a strudel. Seal the pastry well, using a fork, turn the strudel upside down, and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, with the seam facing down. Make decorative cuts on the surface with a sharp knife, brush with milk, and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.
Tips, variations for pears and chocolate in a puff pastry embrace
You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate, according to your taste. Besides pears, you can also use apples, plums, or apricots. Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for an extra touch. Decorate the strudel with powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or a sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts.
