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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Thomas Lamichhane
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my trifle didn't turn out well. It was too runny and the flavors didn't blend well.
Angel Delaine
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, but I was able to figure it out. The trifle turned out great!
Yasmin Vendrell
[email protected]This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.
Bigmarc Haywood
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chestnuts, but I still enjoyed this trifle. The chocolate and orange flavors were very strong.
Martin Victor
[email protected]This trifle is easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it.
The random
[email protected]I made this trifle for my family and they loved it. It's a great dessert for chocolate lovers.
Devika Shrestha
[email protected]This trifle is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
gaming donya
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and orange. This trifle is a great way to enjoy both flavors.
Jinx Bartholomew
[email protected]This was the perfect dessert for my holiday party. It was elegant and delicious, and everyone loved it.
Valeria Moreno
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of trifles, but this one changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the texture was perfect.
Michael Duty
[email protected]This trifle is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes just as good.
Samuel McDonald
[email protected]I made this trifle for a special occasion and it was absolutely stunning. The layers of chocolate, chestnut, and orange were perfect and the trifle was so rich and decadent.
Chris Emmanuel
[email protected]This trifle was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, chestnut, and orange was divine. I especially loved the crunchy texture of the chestnut pieces.