Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle Recipe

Name: Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 4 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 8 firm but ripe Bosc pears (about 3 1/4 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 56 (about) day-old soft ladyfingers (from about three 3-ounce packages); 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons)* or almond macaroons (about 4 ounces); 3/4 cup apricot fruit spread (100% spreadable fruit) or apricot preserves; 4 tablespoons brandy; 4 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur; 2 cups chilled whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
8 firm but ripe Bosc pears (about 3 1/4 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
56 (about) day-old soft ladyfingers (from about three 3-ounce packages)
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons)* or almond macaroons (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup apricot fruit spread (100% spreadable fruit) or apricot preserves
4 tablespoons brandy
4 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur
2 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

1
Combine cream and milk in medium saucepan; bring to simmer.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Whisk sugar, egg yolks, flour, amaretto, vanilla, and salt in large bowl until smooth (mixture will be thick and pasty).
4
Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolk mixture.
5
Return mixture to saucepan.
6
Whisk over medium heat until pastry cream boils, thickens and is smooth, about 6 minutes.
7
Transfer pastry cream to bowl.
8
Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pastry cream; refrigerate overnight.
9
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400F.
10
Toss pear halves, 1/3 cup sugar, and lemon juice in large bowl.
11
Place pears, cut side down, on heavy large rimmed baking sheet; pour sugar mixture from bowl over pears.
12
Roast pears until tender and golden brown in spots, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes.
13
Cool.
14
Cut pears into 1/2-inch pieces; place in bowl along with any juices from baking sheet.
15
(Pears can be made 1 day ahead.
16
Cover and chill.)
17
Arrange 13 to 14 ladyfingers in bottom of 8-inch-diameter, 3-quart trifle bowl, trimming to fit tightly.
18
Sprinkle 1/2 cup crushed amaretti cookies over.
19
Dot with 1/4 cup fruit spread.
20
Top with 1 cup roasted pears.
21
Drizzle 1 tablespoon brandy and 1 tablespoon amaretto over.
22
Spread 1 cup pastry cream over.
23
Repeat layering 2 more times with ladyfingers, amaretti cookies, fruit spread, pears, brandy, amaretto, and pastry cream.
24
Top with 13 to 14 ladyfingers; sprinkle with remaining brandy and amaretto.
25
Spread remaining pastry cream over top.
26
Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
27
Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in large bowl until peaks form.
28
Spread 1 1/2 cups whipped cream over top of trifle.
29
Spoon remaining whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip.
30
Pipe whipped-cream rosettes around top of trifle.
31
Garnish with sliced almonds and mint sprigs, if desired.
32
Refrigerate up to 6 hours.
33
Amaretti cookies are available at Italian markets and some supermarkets.

2021

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 1/4 cups whole milk, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 4 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Pear and Amaretto Trifle

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