A really fun dessert, every guest gets their own cake. No fighting over the last piece on the cake stand.

Serves 4
1 cup ground hazelnuts
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 cup plain flour
1 stick butter, melted
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg whites, soft peaks
4 pears, peeled
- Preheat oven to 380F.
- In a large bowl mix together hazelnuts, sugar and flour.
- Add butter and vanilla and mix well.
- Fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Fill 4 ramekins with the batter and place a pear in each one.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
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Photography by
Hector Sanchez
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