Chocolate Eggs Filled with Pear Mousse
Category: Desserts
Servings: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Milk chocolate eggs | 4 |
| Abate pears | 300g |
| Moscato wine | 150ml |
| Sugar | 20g |
| Fresh liquid cream | 120ml |
| Dark chocolate | 50g |
| Crushed hazelnuts | 3 tbsp |
| Ground cinnamon | To taste |
| Gelatin sheets (fish glue) | 5g |
Instructions
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Prepare the Pears: Begin by peeling the Abate pears and removing the core. Cut the pears into small cubes and place them in a saucepan. Add the Moscato wine and cook the pears over low heat until they soften and the wine evaporates.
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Soften the Gelatin: Meanwhile, soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 10 minutes to soften.
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Puree the Pears: Once the pears are cooked, transfer them to a blender while still hot. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon (optional) and blend until you get a smooth, lump-free puree. If necessary, strain the puree to ensure it’s silky and smooth.
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Prepare the Gelatin: After the gelatin has softened, squeeze out the excess water and add it to the hot pear puree. Stir until the gelatin fully dissolves.
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Melt the Chocolate: Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it either in a double boiler or microwave. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the edges of each milk chocolate egg with the melted dark chocolate. Set the remaining melted chocolate aside.
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Create Decorative Shapes: Using a piping bag, draw 8 small decorative shapes (such as bows, hearts, or pinwheels) on parchment paper with the leftover melted dark chocolate. Refrigerate these shapes until firm.
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Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the fresh liquid cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pear puree until smooth and well combined.
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Assemble the Chocolate Eggs: With the pear mousse prepared and chilled, carefully fill each of the 8 half eggs with the mousse.
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Decorate: Once the mousse is set in the chocolate eggs, place the cooled chocolate decorations (the bows, hearts, etc.) on top of the filled eggs for a beautiful finish.
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Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the chocolate eggs for a few hours or until the mousse is completely set. Serve them cold, and enjoy a delightful, elegant dessert!
This indulgent treat combines rich milk chocolate with a delicate, fragrant pear mousse, making for a perfect dessert for any occasion. The dark chocolate decorations add an extra touch of elegance, while the soft mousse fills each egg with a luscious, creamy texture.
