Learn to make Fugassa Pear and Chocolate, a delightful Italian sweet bread.

Fugassa Pear and Chocolate

Fugassa Pear and Chocolate offers a delightful twist on the traditional Venetian Easter cake, presenting a simpler, yet indulgent version. This sweet focaccia features a soft, fragrant dough enriched with caramelized pears and dark chocolate chips. Unlike the classic Venetian focaccia, this recipe uses instant yeast, eliminating long rising times.

Discover how easy it is to prepare Fugassa Pear and Chocolate and treat your family to a homemade dessert that’s tall, soft, and genuine. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this treat is topped with a tempting layer of sugar granules. With ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, you can start baking a recipe that will win over everyone!

Other Delicious Sweet Focaccia Recipes:

• Sweet Focaccia with Apples, Pine Nuts, and Chocolate
• Sweet Focaccia with Peaches and Apricots
• Befana’s Focaccia

Ingredients

• 300g all-purpose flour
• 100g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100ml milk
• 100g dark chocolate chips
• 2 pears, diced
• 1 packet of instant yeast
• 50g butter, melted
• Pinch of salt
• Sugar granules for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the milk and melted butter.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing well.
5. Add the instant yeast, diced pears, and chocolate chips, and gently fold them into the mixture.
6. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and sprinkle with sugar granules.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

Total Time

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Cuisine

Italian