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A delicious dessert, very filling and wonderful on a cold day – but equally as good in the summer months. Pears are available all year round, so nothing should stop you being able to make this dessert whenever you want!

Serves: 6
Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes-1 hour

INGREDIENTS:

A little butter for greasing the dish
3 oz dark chocolate, grated
8 oz brioche loaf, cut into 8 slices (approx ½ inch thick and halved)
4 medium sized pears, peeled, cored and sliced
5 large eggs
6 oz milk
6 oz heavy cream
3 oz light brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

METHOD:

Heat oven to 325F. Grease and oval or square baking dish (8 x 8 inch if square).

Sprinkle grated chocolate across the bottom of the dish.

Arrange brioche and pear slices alternately in layers.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon (reserve a little for the top of the dish), sugar (reserve a little for top of the dish).

Pour mix over the brioche and pears and leave to soak for 5-10 mins. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and sugar.

Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes. 5 minutes before finishing, sprinkle over the remaining chocolate and return to the oven until melted.

Serve with ice cream, cream or crème fraiche.