Chocolate & Pear Jalousie

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Indulge in Chocolate & Pear Jalousie for your next dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

150 g butter , at room temperature
1/2 cup caster sugar
3 egg yolks
1 cup hazelnut meal ( see Notes )
200 g dark chocolate , melted ( see Notes )
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts , coarsely chopped
2 sheets puff pastry , thawed
800 g pear halves in natural juice , drained , sliced thinly
1 egg white , lightly beaten
1 tablespoon raw sugar
whipped cream , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
684
Sugar
25g
Fat
48g
Chocolate & Pear Jalousie is a French dessert that is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special. The combination of chocolate and pear is perfect, and the toasted hazelnuts add a great crunch. This pastry is easy to put together, and it can be served either warm or at room temperature. The raw sugar on top of the pastry adds a great crunch, while the whipped cream adds a touch of sweetness to the dessert. Whether you're looking for a dessert to impress your guests or you're just craving something sweet, this Chocolate & Pear Jalousie is sure to hit the spot.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
2.Using an electric mixer, beat butter and caster sugar until light and creamy.
3.Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.Stir in the hazelnut meal and melted dark chocolate. Add the toasted hazelnuts and stir to combine.
5.Place 1 pastry sheet on each prepared tray. Using a knife, score a 1cm border around each pastry sheet, being careful not to cut all the way through the pastry.
6.Spread the chocolate mixture over the pastry, keeping it within the borders. Arrange the pear slices over the chocolate mixture, slightly overlapping. Brush the borders with egg white and sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden.
7.Cut each jalousie into four pieces and serve with whipped cream.

PROS

The combination of chocolate and pear is delicious, making this dessert a crowd-pleaser.

The hazelnuts and hazelnut meal add a great flavor and texture to the jalousie.

CONS

This dessert is quite high in calories and fat due to the butter, chocolate, and puff pastry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, the pears add a good source of fiber.
Hazelnuts are also a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins.

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