PEAR AND CHOCOLATE PASTRIES, easy and quick sweets, very soft, melt in your mouth, great for breakfast or after lunch, a very delicious autumn recipe.
I had a pear in the fridge looking at me for days and, instead of making the usual cake, I decided to prepare something different, quick but super delicious: pear and chocolate pastries!
Small fragrant and crumbly delights with a soft heart of chocolate cream and fresh pears, perfect for treating yourself when you crave something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
The dough is prepared in a few minutes, rolled out, cut, filled, and then into the oven: in no time the house is filled with an irresistible scent.
The combination of pears and chocolate is always successful: the intense taste of cocoa meets the sweetness of the fruit, creating a perfect and refined balance, yet with the simplicity of a homemade dessert.
I made them yesterday afternoon because I wanted a sweet for Sunday: I won’t tell you how much they were loved! Gone immediately, even cold they are a real treat.
They are great for breakfast, as a dessert after lunch, or as a snack with coffee, also ideal to give as gifts during the holidays.
A dessert that is made in a short time but seems to come from a pastry shop: crumbly outside, creamy inside, and with that autumn scent that conquers immediately.
Follow me in the kitchen today there are pear and chocolate pastries.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 oz butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pear
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup water (or milk)
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 2 tbsps flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Steps
Prepare the cream first to let it cool, in a small pot place the egg yolk, flour with sugar, and cocoa, mix with a hand whisk, gradually add the milk while continuously stirring.
Move to the stove and continue stirring until the cream thickens, then remove from the stove and let it cool slightly.
Pour the flour into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, sugar, butter, and egg, mix well, and move onto a floured work surface.
Roll out the pastry and cut it with a 3-inch cutter or a glass.
Peel and slice or dice the pear into small pieces, fill half of the disks with cream and pear, then pair the disks and seal the edges.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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PEAR AND CHOCOLATE PASTRIES
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FAQ PEAR AND CHOCOLATE PASTRIES
What dessert can I make with pears and chocolate?
Stuffed pastries are perfect! They prepare in minutes, combining the crunchiness of shortcrust pastry and the softness of chocolate cream with fresh pears, or a classic tart or bundt cake.
How do pears pair with chocolate?
Beautifully! Dark chocolate enhances the sweetness of pears and creates a balanced and delicious contrast, perfect for autumn desserts.
Can I use another type of fruit?
Yes, you can substitute pears with apples, bananas, or figs, but the classic pear and chocolate version remains the most fragrant and refined.
Can pear and chocolate pastries be stored?
Sure! They stay soft for 3-4 days in an airtight container, also excellent slightly warmed before serving.
