Almond, Pear, and Chocolate Brioche Recipe

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Almond, Pear, and Chocolate Brioche
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
610
Calories
Total time
19
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp rum
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 slices challah

Directions:

  1. Poach the pears: combine 1 cup water, the sugar, and the rum, if using, in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the pears to the saucepan. Once the mixture starts to simmer again, cook for 4 minutes, until cooked through and slightly translucent. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Prepare the almond cream: combine the sugar, almonds, and salt in a food processor and mix until finely ground. Add the butter and mix again until blended. Add the eggs one by one and process until creamy. (You can prepare the pears and almond cream up to a day in advance. Transfer to separate airtight containers, leaving the pears in the syrup, and refrigerate.).
  3. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the pear pieces from the syrup with a slotted spoon and slice them thinly and horizontally, making sure they retain their shape.
  4. Dip each side of the brioche slices lightly in the syrup. If the slices seem too fragile to be dipped without falling apart, use a pastry brush to coat. Arrange on the baking sheet. Spread 2 tablespoons almond cream on each slice, working carefully to avoid tearing. Use the blade of a knife to lift each pear quarter, press gently on the slices of pear to fan them out, and transfer onto each piece of brioche.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, until the almond cream is set and golden. Transfer to a rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and serve slightly warm or at room temperature. (In the unlikely event that you have leftovers, they will keep for up to a day, wrapped in foil and refrigerated. Reheat for 5 minutes in a 350F oven.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.68 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat 389.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.31g 67%
Cholesterol 142.9mg 48%
Sodium 229.1mg 10%
Potassium 350.89mg 7%
Total Carbs 47.5g 16%
Sugars 28.88g 116%
Dietary Fiber 5.39g 22%
Protein 9.59g 19%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 97.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.54 Kcal (1229 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.85g 67%
Cholesterol 68.8mg 48%
Sodium 110.3mg 10%
Potassium 168.94mg 7%
Total Carbs 22.87g 16%
Sugars 13.9g 116%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 22%
Protein 4.62g 19%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 47.2mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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