Caramelized Pear and Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
- For the Caramelized Pears:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 medium D’Anjou Pears, peeled, cored and quartered
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- For the Chocolate Pudding:
- 125 grams (1 cup) gluten free All-Purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 25 grams (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 125 grams (⅔ cup) granulated sugar
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- In a 9-inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the pears and cook, stirring occasionally until they begin to brown slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the dark brown sugar and cook until the the pears have softened and the caramel is dark and bubbling, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Put the remaining ingredients in the food processor and pulse until combined.
- Spread the chocolate batter over the pears and bake the skillet in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream or chocolate sauce.
Recipe by Allons-Eat! at https://www.allonseat.com/caramelized-pear-and-chocolate-pudding/