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Caramel & Pear Trifle
A luscious layered dessert combining caramel, pears, and creamy custard for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Caramel
- 300 g brown Sugar
- 150 g butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g white sugar
Custard
- 300 g thickened cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 extra large eggs eggs at room temperature
Flour
- 120 g self-raising flour
Pear
- 1 tinned or fresh pear (tinned or fresh (I used tinned))
Instructions
- Prepare caramel by melting sugar and butter, then add vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.
- Slice pears and layer them in the trifle dish, drizzling with caramel.
- Make custard by whipping cream, eggs, vanilla, and flour until smooth, then cook gently until thickened.
- Layer custard over pears and caramel, then repeat layers as desired.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, prepare the trifle a day ahead to allow flavors to meld.