CHOCOLATE, CHESTNUT AND ORANGE TRIFLE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 3h55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the trifle: Combine the chocolate and butter in a medium bowl. Put the bowl over a barely simmering saucepan of water and stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, using a fork, gently mash the chestnut puree into 1/2-inch chunks.
- In a stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream until thick. With the machine running, gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks. Add half of the whipped cream to the chestnut puree and, using a spatula, fold it in until incorporated. Set aside.
- Stir the orange zest and 1/3 of the remaining whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth, then fold in the remaining whipped cream. Set aside.
- To assemble the trifle: In the bottom of a 4-quart trifle bowl, arrange a single layer of pound cake slices, trimming the cake slices, if necessary, to fit. Drizzle the pound cake with about 1/4 cup of the orange liqueur or orange syrup. Spread 1/2 of the chestnut cream on top. Arrange another layer of pound cake slices on top and drizzle with 1/4 cup orange liqueur. Spread 1/2 of the chocolate cream on top. Repeat the layers using the remaining cream and liqueur, finishing with a chocolate cream layer.
- For the garnish: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the chocolate bar on top of the trifle and sprinkle with orange zest. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Allow the trifle to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.
- In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.
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Daniel Doug miller
[email protected]This trifle is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great.
Anthony Witherspoon
[email protected]I would make this trifle again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.
Obi Godwin
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Esther Nduku
[email protected]The trifle was a bit dry. I would recommend adding more whipped cream or custard.
Gsm Hasan Hasan
[email protected]The orange curd was a bit too tart for my liking. I would recommend using less lemon juice.
Freedolin Chuks
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the chocolate ganache.
Joe Czarnecki
[email protected]This trifle is a great make-ahead dessert. You can assemble it the day before and then just chill it until you're ready to serve.
Fauzia Rahman
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate, chestnut, and orange. This trifle is a great way to enjoy all three flavors.
Akhi Kh
[email protected]This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.
X Hameed
[email protected]The chocolate chestnut and orange trifle was a delicious and elegant dessert. It was perfect for a special occasion.
Tigisti Kebede
[email protected]I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Shazedul Islam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was stunning. I was worried the flavors would be too overpowering, but they were perfectly balanced.
Smith Andrew
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of trifles, but this one changed my mind. It was light, fluffy, and not too sweet. The orange curd was the perfect balance to the chocolate and chestnut.
Aftab Bukhari
[email protected]This trifle was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, chestnut, and orange was divine. I especially loved the crunch from the chopped hazelnuts.