Charlotte Poire Chocolat
A delightful chocolate pear charlotte that combines the rich flavor of dark chocolate with sweet, juicy pears for an enchanting dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Anjou), peeled and sliced
- 200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 300ml heavy cream
- 100g sugar
- 1 packet of ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them together.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the pears. (Soak in lemon juice to prevent browning.)
- Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Whisk the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine the melted chocolate with the whipped cream gently.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, folding until mixed.
- Assemble the charlotte by lining a cake pan with ladyfingers and layering mousse and pears.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve the charlotte with a dusting of powdered sugar and caramel drizzle.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with flavors and toppings! Serve with fruit or berries for added color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate dessert, pear charlotte, elegant dessert, French chocolate dessert
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