Baked Pears with Chocolate Ice Cream and Olive Oil

4 servings

35 minutes

Baked pears with chocolate ice cream and olive oil is an exquisite dessert that blends the warmth of caramelized fruits, the richness of chocolate ice cream, and the piquancy of olive oil. This recipe is inspired by Greek cuisine, known for its simple yet rich flavor combinations. Pears soaked in butter and cane sugar develop a delicate caramel crust, while orange zest adds freshness and citrus brightness. The contrast of hot fruits and chilled chocolate ice cream creates an amazing texture and balance of flavors, while black pepper and olive oil provide a refined spiciness. This dessert is perfect for concluding a Mediterranean-style dinner and will pleasantly surprise lovers of unusual flavor combinations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 669.9
• Proteins: 7.3g
• Fats: 34.9g
• Carbohydrates: 88.7g

Ingredients

• Chocolate ice cream: 500 g
• Pears: 8 pc
• Butter: 40 g
• Cane sugar: 50 g
• Black peppercorns: to taste
• Oranges: 1 pc
• Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. In a small pan, heat butter and sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture caramelizes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 40 g
   • Cane sugar: 50 g

2. Add pears and continue baking, turning the fruits for 10 minutes until they caramelize.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 8 pieces

3. Add orange zest and orange juice, then remove the pan from the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece

4. Place a scoop of chocolate ice cream in each cup, arrange 2 pears around with the caramelized mixture. Sprinkle the dish with black pepper and drizzle the pears with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chocolate ice cream: 500 g
   • Pears: 8 pieces
   • Black peppercorns:  to taste
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons