Description
A layered dessert with fudgy brownie crust, creamy custard base, and vibrant fruit toppings. Combines chocolatey richness with sweet-tart fruit contrast for a luxurious single-serving treat.
Ingredients
70% cocoa milk chocolate (100g), use baking chocolate for melting
Unsweetened cocoa powder (30g) for darker profile
Whipping cream (150ml), chill before whipping
Sweet oranges (2), for zested peels and juice
Unsalted butter (100g), melted
Egg yolks (4)
Granulated sugar (1 cup)
Kiwi (4), sliced
Fresh blueberries (1 cup)
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Melt chocolate and butter in heatproof bowl over simmering water
Stir in cocoa powder until smooth, then add orange zest and juice
Pour into prepared 9-inch springform pan, tilt to create even layer
Beat egg yolks in bowl until pale and voluminous
Gradually add sugar while whisking until dissolved
Increase speed to medium-high and whisk until glossy
Chill custard layer in freezer for 15 minutes
Arrange kiwi slices in star pattern around center hole
Top with fresh blueberries and mint leaves for garnish
Chill assembled dessert 4 hours before serving
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for smooth custard
Pre-cool serving plates to prevent condensation
For vegan version, substitute coconut milk for cream
Double boiler prevents scorched chocolate
Stop mixing custard when glossy, not over-whipped
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of 9-inch pizza)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg