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Christmas Pear & Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle

Indulge in Christmas Pear & Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle Bliss

Experience the delightful Christmas Pear & Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle, a luscious dessert with layers of chocolate cake, creamy mascarpone, and tender poached pears, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 grams Dark Chocolate be sure to use high-quality chocolate for the best taste.
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter you can substitute margarine if necessary.
  • 150 grams Golden Caster Sugar white sugar can easily be used as a substitute.
  • 4 large Eggs try replacing two eggs with four egg whites for a lighter texture.
For the Poached Pears
  • 4 pieces Firm Pears poached apples can be a delightful alternative.
  • 1 piece Vanilla Pod vanilla extract works well if you don't have a pod.
For the Mascarpone Layer
  • 4 large Egg Yolks for a custard-based alternative, you can omit this completely.
  • 100 milliliters Marsala consider using coffee liqueur for a delightful twist.
  • 500 grams Mascarpone if needed, cream cheese can be a good stand-in.
For the Assembly
  • 50 grams Grated Dark Chocolate semi-sweet chocolate can also be substituted.
  • 100 milliliters Strong Coffee instant coffee is a suitable replacement if brewed coffee is unavailable.

Equipment

  • springform tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Heatproof bowl
  • spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a 23cm (9-inch) springform tin with baking paper.
  2. Combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until melted, then cool slightly.
  3. Whisk together golden caster sugar and eggs in a separate bowl until thick, then fold in the cooled chocolate mixture.
  4. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the chocolate batter for a light cake texture.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 1.5 hours or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Poach sliced firm pears with water and the vanilla pod for about 20 minutes until tender.
  7. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until thickened, then incorporate Marsala and mascarpone until smooth.
  8. Layer mascarpone mixture, poached pears, and chocolate cake in a serving dish, drizzling with Marsala and strong coffee between layers.
  9. Chill the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours and garnish with grated dark chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavors and try to assemble the trifle a day in advance for improved taste.

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