Chocolate-Coffee Gingerbread with Hazelnut Poached Pears

Health score
5%
Chocolate-Coffee Gingerbread with Hazelnut Poached Pears
45 min.
10
700kcal

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Indulge your senses with our decadent Chocolate-Coffee Gingerbread paired with delightful Hazelnut Poached Pears. This exquisite dessert brings together the rich flavors of bittersweet chocolate, the aromatic warmth of freshly brewed coffee, and the delightful spice of crystallized ginger. Imagine serving up a slice of soft, moist gingerbread that is not only comforting but also elegantly sophisticated — perfect for a gathering of ten or simply for a special treat at home.

The warm, spiced notes of the gingerbread are beautifully contrasted by the poached pears, infused with the luxurious essence of Frangelico, a hazelnut liqueur, that brings a unique depth to the dish. As you create your masterpiece, the sweet syrup glistening over the pears adds a touch of elegance while enhancing their natural sweetness. And let’s not forget the whipped coffee cream that crowns the dessert, providing an extra layer of flavor that ties it all together.

This recipe is not just about the flavors; it's about creating a memorable dining experience. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, the Chocolate-Coffee Gingerbread with Hazelnut Poached Pears will surely impress and delight. So gather your ingredients and let your baking adventure begin — a slice of this delectable creation awaits!

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 60% chopped ( cocoa)
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup hot-brewed coffee brewed
  • 0.3 cup candied ginger chopped
  • large eggs 
  • 1.8 cups brown sugar raw packed ()
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • teaspoon coffee instant
  • cup blackstrap molasses dark ()
  • cup olive oil 
  • small pears firm cored ripe peeled halved lengthwise
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • cup sugar 
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • cup whipping cream chilled
  • 0.3 cup frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, and
  2. Frangelico in heavy large wide saucepan.Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.Bring to boil.
  3. Add pears (liquid will notcover pears completely). Cover and simmeruntil pears are tender when pierced withknife, turning occasionally, about 12minutes. Using slotted spoon, transferpears to medium bowl. Boil cooking liquidin pan until syrupy and reduced to generous3/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour syrup overpears and cool slightly. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F.Generously butter 12-cup nonstick Bundtpan, then spray with nonstick spray. Dustpan lightly with flour.
  6. Whisk 2 cups flourand next 5 ingredients in medium bowl toblend.
  7. Combine sugar, molasses, olive oil,and eggs in large bowl; whisk until wellblended.
  8. Add dry ingredients and stir toblend.
  9. Mix in hot coffee, then chocolate andcrystallized ginger (most of chocolate willmelt).
  10. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  11. Bake cake until tester inserted nearcenter comes out clean and cake beginsto pull away from sides of pan, 55 to 60minutes.
  12. Transfer pan to rack; cool cake inpan 20 minutes. Turn cake out onto rackand cool at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead. Cool completely.Cover with cake dome or wrap in foil andstore at room temperature. If desired,uncover cake and place on oven-proofplatter and rewarm in 350°F oven for 15minutes before serving.
  13. Combineall ingredients in large bowl. Using electricmixer, beat until peaks form. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  14. Cut warm or room-temperaturegingerbread into 10 slices and transfer 1slice to each of 10 plates.
  15. Place 1 pear halfalongside each.
  16. Drizzle with pear syrup andtop with coffee whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories700kcal
Protein3.58%
Fat25.46%
Carbs70.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.08
Glycemic Load
42.13
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.858260745588%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.52mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.45mg
Epicatechin
2.79mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:699.72kcal
34.99%
Fat:20.26g
31.16%
Saturated Fat:9.74g
60.86%
Carbohydrates:127.07g
42.36%
Net Carbohydrates:122.76g
44.64%
Sugar:100.73g
111.92%
Cholesterol:83.54mg
27.85%
Sodium:508.84mg
22.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:24.81mg
8.27%
Protein:6.41g
12.81%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.45%
Magnesium:126.58mg
31.64%
Selenium:21.8µg
31.14%
Iron:4.46mg
24.8%
Copper:0.48mg
23.98%
Potassium:800.73mg
22.88%
Fiber:4.31g
17.22%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.87%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.87%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.77%
Calcium:149.93mg
14.99%
Folate:59.88µg
14.97%
Phosphorus:129.91mg
12.99%
Vitamin B3:2.19mg
10.97%
Vitamin A:457.42IU
9.15%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.64%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.07%
Vitamin K:8.13µg
7.74%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.74%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Vitamin C:3.33mg
4.04%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.28%
Source:Epicurious