This chocolate pear pudding combines juicy pears with a rich chocolate sponge and a gooey self-saucing chocolate layer underneath. Quick to prepare in the Thermomix, it's an easy dessert that's perfect served warm with cream or vanilla ice cream.

Overhead view of chocolate pear pudding, in a white oval dish, with some sauce and pears visible. The dish is sitting on wooden board on a white marble benchtop.

This recipe was inspired by Nigella Lawson's chocolate pear pudding from her book Nigella Express. I've been making it for years, and it's one of my favourite easy desserts when I'm craving something warm, chocolatey and comforting.

Chocolate pudding in a white oval dish on a pale background.

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Chocolate Pear Pudding in an oval dish on a marble bench top, with blue tea towel on the side.

Thermomix Chocolate Pear Pudding

4.39 from 13 votes

A rich comforting dessert that's easy to make and perfect for winter.

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Prep Time:10

Cook Time:30

Total Time:40

Servings: 6

Author: Vicki Newton

Ingredients

825 g tin of pear halves in juice or 2 x 400 g tins
125 g plain flour
25 g cocoa powder unsweetened
100 g brown sugar
150 g unsalted butter
50 g milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan). Grease a 22 cm square or oval ovenproof dish or one of similar proportions.
Drain the pears and arrange them on the base of the dish (without the juice).
Place all the remaining ingredients into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 15 sec/speed 5. Scrape down the sides and mix again for 15 sec/speed 5 until the mixture is fully combined.
Spread the chocolate batter evenly over the pears and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
Serve hot with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.