
Christmas: Black Forest Brioche Gateau
A classic with a modern brioche twist – make this simple festive showstopper dessert this Christmas
Prep: 20 minutesServes: 12Ingredients
For the sauce:
100g dark chocolate
30g butter
30g caster sugar
50ml double cream
2 tbsps cherry liqueur (Kirsch or Brandy)
For the filling:
250ml double cream or whipping cream, whipped
1 tin or jar pitted black cherries, drained
3 tbsps cherry jam
1 tsp cherry liqueur
To decorate (optional):
Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings
A handful of fresh or frozen cherries, whole
Method
- For the sauce, melt the dark chocolate with the butter, caster sugar and double cream gently in a heat proof bowl – either in a microwave or over a pan of simmering water. Be careful not to burn the chocolate. Then stir in the cherry liqueur and leave to cool until it is a thick and spreadable consistency.
- For the filling, whisk the double or whipping cream and sugar into stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
- In a third bowl, mix the drained cherries, cherry jam and cherry liqueur.
- Carefully slice the St Pierre Tear & Share Brioche in half lengthways.
- Spread the bottom layer with the dark chocolate sauce mixture, then add the whipped cream and then the cherry mixture.
- Carefully place the top of the sliced St Pierre Tear & Share Brioche on top and then decorate with your chosen toppings such as a dusting of cocoa powder, chocolate shavings or fresh or frozen whole cherries.
- Slice, serve and enjoy!

Vanilla Brioche Tear & Share
A soft, feather-light brioche, lightly folded with mouthwatering vanilla custard. Perfect to pull apart and share amongst your family, for a delicious any time treat, or served as a tasty alternative to cake.
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