Flourless Chocolate Cake with Spiced Pears

Course Desserts Prep Time 1h 30m Total Time 3h 30m

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 teaspoons Maldon salt, divided
1 medium beet, peeled and sliced (see notes)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
10 slices fresh ginger (about one 4 inch peeled piece)
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons espresso powder
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups sweet white wine
4 firm Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 pieces lengthwise
4 ounces (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces
9 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
For the Pears

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