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Chocolate-Pear Baked Eggs

Prep 10 min Cook 12 min Difficulty 2/5

A quick 25-minute recipe for two: pears and dark chocolate topped with baked eggs. Simple prep, sweet-savory brunch or light dessert.

Why this recipe works

Chocolate-Pear Baked Eggs are a simple sweet-and-savory dish for two: pear slices and dark chocolate topped with an egg and baked until just set. Suited for quick breakfasts, light brunches, or an easy dessert-style egg.

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Key takeaways

Ready in about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 12 min cook).
Uses 2 eggs, 1 pear and 50 g dark chocolate for two servings.
Bake until whites set; yolks can be runny or fully set.

Recipe guide

Chocolate-Pear Baked Eggs are a simple sweet-and-savory dish for two: pear slices and dark chocolate topped with an egg and baked until just set. Suited for quick breakfasts, light brunches, or an easy dessert-style egg.

A quick sweet-and-savory baked egg that comes together in 25 minutes.

  • Ready in about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 12 min cook).
  • Uses 2 eggs, 1 pear and 50 g dark chocolate for two servings.
  • Bake until whites set; yolks can be runny or fully set.

Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 2): 2 large eggs; 1 medium pear; 50 g dark chocolate, chopped; butter for ramekins; pinch of salt and optional black pepper; lemon juice (optional).

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter two small ramekins. Core and thinly slice the pear; toss with a little lemon juice or briefly sauté to soften. Divide pear slices between ramekins and scatter chopped chocolate over them. Crack one egg into each ramekin. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if using. Place ramekins on a tray and bake 10–15 minutes until whites set (longer for firmer yolks). Let sit 1–2 minutes and serve warm.

Tips & Variations

Tips: use small shallow ramekins so eggs cook evenly; chop chocolate small so it melts into the pear. Variations: add a sprinkle of cinnamon, a few chopped nuts for crunch, or swap pear for thin apple slices.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium pear
  • 50 g dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter two small ramekins or an ovenproof dish.
  2. Core and thinly slice the pear; sauté briefly in a dry skillet or toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
  4. Divide pear slices between the ramekins and sprinkle chocolate pieces over the fruit.
  5. Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin on top of the pear and chocolate.
  6. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and a little black pepper if desired.
  7. Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 10–15 minutes until whites are set but yolks still slightly runny, or longer to fully set.
  8. Remove from oven, let sit for 1–2 minutes, then serve warm.

FAQs

How long should I bake for runny yolks? Yes—bake 10–15 minutes for runny yolks, 16–20 minutes for fully set yolks depending on oven and ramekin size.
What kind of pear should I use and do I need to prepare it? Use a medium pear (firm variety like Bosc or Bartlett). Toss in lemon juice or briefly sauté to prevent browning and soften slightly.
Can I swap the dark chocolate for another type? Substitute 50 g semisweet or milk chocolate; for a dairy-free option use dark chocolate marked dairy-free.