Pears and Chocolate in a Jar: the Ready Italian Dessert for Professionals
Pears and Chocolate by Ristoris is a ready-to-serve fruit dessert in a 270 g glass jar: 70% pears, sugar, dark chocolate with 50% cocoa and a touch of bitter cocoa, with no preservatives and no added colourings. With 260 kcal and just 1.1 g of fat per 100 g, it combines the indulgence of chocolate with the lightness of fruit. Sold in cartons of 12 jars with a 24-month ambient shelf life, it is distributed in Switzerland by LAPA from the Embrach (Zurich) warehouse.
A Great Classic of Italian Pastry
Pears and chocolate are one of the most beloved pairings in Italian dessert making: the torta pere e cioccolato is a fixture on trattoria and pastry shop menus, and the duo also stars in spoon desserts, semifreddi and filled crostate. The contrast works because the delicate, juicy sweetness of the pear balances the deep, slightly bitter notes of dark cocoa. Ristoris captures this tradition in a practical single-portion glass jar designed for the professional kitchen.
The Producer: Ristoris of Broni, Lombardy
Ristoris SRL is based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy), and specialises in the production and distribution of food products for the HoReCa channel. Raw materials are selected favouring Italian origin whenever possible, and processing takes place in facilities certified to international ISO, BRC and IFS standards. The catalogue spans more than 20 product families, from olives and tomatoes to gourmet vegetables, sauces, rice, fish and desserts, with dedicated food service formats.
Professional Uses
- Cheese boards: serve one jar alongside aged cheeses as a fruit-based accompaniment in place of honey or mostarda.
- Gelato and ice cream coupes: spoon over fior di latte or vanilla gelato as a ready variegato-style topping.
- Tarts and cakes: use as a filling for crostate, sponge cakes and single-portion pastries straight from the jar.
- Plated desserts: finish panna cotta, semifreddo or cheesecake with a generous spoonful, served at room temperature or slightly warmed.
- Breakfast and brunch: offer with yogurt, pancakes or croissants in hotel buffets.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Serving it straight from the refrigerator: aromas open up at room temperature.
- Boiling it in a saucepan: to warm it, a gentle bain-marie or a few seconds in the microwave is enough.
- Leaving the opened jar at ambient temperature: once opened it must be refrigerated at 0-4 °C and used within a few days.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources and direct light. Shelf life is 24 months from production. After opening, keep refrigerated at 0-4 °C and consume within a few days. The GL70 glass jar with FE40 steel cap is fully recyclable.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery in Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution with the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. As an ambient product it requires no cold chain and is ideal for stock orders.
Who It Is For
Restaurants, pizzerias, pastry shops, gelato parlours, hotels, catering services, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers who love authentic Italian desserts: a single-portion jar that turns into a finished dessert in under a minute, with controlled food cost and zero preparation waste.
