
Pear dessert recipes
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Vegan sticky toffee pear pudding
A lighter version of sticky toffee pudding, rich with dates and spices, and the juicy texture of poached pears, this vegan dessert is sure to please a crowd
Caramel pear blondies
Bake these caramel pear blondies for an indulgent teatime treat. With a biscuity flavour that comes from browning the butter, they're moreish and chewy
Pear tarte tatin
Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding
Poached pears in red wine
Try this recipe for poached pears, drenched in a cinnamon-spiced red wine. This low-fat dessert is perfect for dinner party entertaining.
Squidgy chocolate pear pudding
This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert
Pear frangipane tart
While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours
Pear & blackberry crumbles
Use pear instead of apple in these individual versions of the classic pud with a crunchy pistachio topping
Chocolate pear crisp
This delicious pud is lovely and rich, you’d never guess it contains zero saturated fat!
Merlot-poached pears with vanilla & cinnamon
Whole poached pears make an elegant dinner party dessert, with a red wine sauce and fragrant cinnamon and vanilla
Pear & hazelnut clafoutis
Combine the flavours of pear and hazelnut to make this stunning dessert. Make sure to serve the clafoutis warm – and don't forget the cream or crème fraîche
Caramelised pear, rum & coconut crumble
Try this grown-up take on a crumble. Pears stand up well to a nutty crumble topping, while the rum cuts through the sweetness. Enjoy with clotted cream
Pear & chocolate flapjack crumble
We can't resist a crumble when the weather gets colder. Make this pear and chocolate flapjack crumble using just five ingredients – simple and delicious
Easy baked pears with amaretti
A warming autumnal pud that’s low fat, speedy and satisfying
Maple pears with pecans & cranberries
Make a dessert fit for a dinner party in ten minutes
Maple pear, pecan & mascarpone roulade
Try the combo of pecans and maple syrup with juicy pears and a light-as-air sponge in this impressive roulade. It's great with a cuppa or served as a pudding
Mango, pear & ginger crumble
This crumble is a perfect pud for the freezer - and we've given it a tropical twist
Cassis & bay-baked pears with blackberries
Impress dinner guests with this grown-up dessert. Pears are wonderful for soaking up flavours – here that's cassis, red wine, blackberry and bay leaves
Sticky ginger pear pudding
A great last-minute alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding - plus it reheats in only five minutes
Salted caramel pear cake
Bake a cake that has it all: moist, fragrant sponge, silky Italian meringue, tahini buttercream and sharp pear-laced salted caramel. Serve with a cup of tea.
Rhubarb & pear crumble
This has a lovely crunchy topping that tastes like flapjack, perfect comfort food
Anjou pear cake
This fruity cake is at its best when made with melting, buttery pears
Pear & hazelnut dartois
A dartois is a delicate puff pastry tart, filled with frangipane and fresh fruit - a winning dessert if you're entertaining guests
Apple, pear & walnut crumble
Gary Rhodes's traditional fruit and nut pudding can be oven baked in an hour for a warming family treat
Pear & berry pie
Combine two classic sweets – poached pears and a fruit pie – to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests