Name: Chocolate Hazelnut Pear Charlotte
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 small pear (sliced); 1 small apple (minced); 2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts; 30g dark chocolate (chopped); 1 egg; 2 tbsp sugar; 3 tbsp flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; A pinch of cinnamon; Butter for greasing

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A non-traditional charlotte featuring a minimal amount of apples, enriched with juicy pears, crunchy hazelnuts, and rich dark chocolate for a unique twist on the classic dessert.

Steps

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish with butter.
In a bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until pale and fluffy.
Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture and fold gently.
Add the minced apple, cinnamon, and half of the chopped hazelnuts to the batter and mix gently.
Pour half the batter into the baking dish, arrange pear slices on top, then sprinkle chopped dark chocolate and remaining hazelnuts.
Cover with the remaining batter and smooth the surface.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tips for Chocolate Hazelnut Pear Charlotte

The batter should look airy and thick; folding too vigorously can make the finished cake dense.
A lightly browned top and a clean toothpick are useful cues, but avoid testing directly through a melted chocolate pocket.
Use a small baking dish so the batter forms a deep enough layer to hold the pear and chocolate.