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Christmas Pear & Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle

Indulge in Christmas Pear & Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle Bliss

Experience the rich flavors of the Christmas Pear & Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle, a luxurious holiday dessert that is both make-ahead and visually stunning.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate High-quality chocolate recommended
  • 150 g Unsalted Butter
  • 200 g Golden Caster Sugar White sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 4 large Eggs Can replace with 2 egg whites for lower fat
For the Poached Pears
  • 4 medium Firm Pears Can swap for seasonal fruits like poached apples
  • 1 whole Vanilla Pod Vanilla extract can be used as an alternative
For the Mascarpone Layer
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Can be omitted for a custard alternative
  • 100 ml Marsala Coffee liqueur is a suitable substitute
  • 500 g Mascarpone Cream cheese can be used as a last resort
For Assembly
  • 50 g Grated Dark Chocolate Semi-sweet chocolate can be an alternative
  • 100 ml Strong Coffee Instant coffee dissolved in boiling water can work

Equipment

  • 23cm springform tin
  • small saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan or gas mark 2) and line a 23cm springform tin with parchment paper.
  2. Melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth, then cool.
  3. Whisk together golden caster sugar and eggs until thickened and pale, about 5 minutes.
  4. Fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture gently.
  5. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form; then fold gently into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 1.5 hours or until a skewer comes out with damp crumbs.
  7. Simmer firm pears in water with split vanilla pod for about 20 minutes until tender, then cool and slice.
  8. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala over simmering water until thick, then fold in mascarpone until smooth.
  9. Layer cake pieces in a serving dish, drizzle with Marsala and coffee, add layers of pears and mascarpone, repeat.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then garnish with grated dark chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to cool the chocolate before mixing with eggs, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for optimal flavor.

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