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Pear Helene Delight

Discover the perfect blend of rich chocolate, creamy textures, and juicy pears in this modern twist on Poire Belle Hélène. Ideal for gatherings, easy to make, and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs eggs
  • 120 g sugar
  • 1 pack vanilla sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 80 g flour
  • 3 tbsp starch
  • 1 can pear drained weight: 460 g
  • 3 packs cake icing
  • 60 g white sugar
  • 100 g whole milk couverture
  • 100 g dark chocolate couverture
  • 400 g cream
  • 3 tsp cream stiffener
  • 50 g grated dark chocolate to garnish

Equipment

  • 26 cm springform pan
  • Oven
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Small pot
  • Baking paper
  • Cake ring (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (fan oven: 160 degrees).
  2. Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites with sugar and salt until firm.
  3. Fold in the egg yolks gently.
  4. Mix and sift the flour and starch into the egg mixture, folding carefully.
  5. Pour the batter into a 26 cm springform pan lined with baking paper.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and springy. Let it cool completely.
  7. Place a cake ring around the sponge cake. Drain and slice the pears thinly, then arrange them over the cake.
  8. Combine reserved pear juice with water to make 500 ml and mix with cake icing and sugar in a small pot.
  9. Heat the mixture slowly while stirring until it boils, then melt in the couverture.
  10. Stir in 100 g of cream for a smooth texture.
  11. Spread the chocolate cream over the pear-covered cake base and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  12. Whip the remaining cream until stiff peaks form and spread it over the chilled chocolate cream.
  13. Garnish with grated dark chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Be sure to use room temperature eggs for a fluffier sponge cake. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture to keep the batter light and airy. For a stunning presentation, consider dusting the cake with cocoa powder or powdered sugar and adding fresh berries or edible gold glitter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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