Pear Twists on Chocolate Custard

Chocolate Custard

• 150 g dark chocolate, 70% cocoa solids, small pieces or callets
• 500 g whole milk
• 120 g caster sugar
• 20 g cornflour
• 2 medium eggs
• 50 g whipping cream

Pears and Finalisation

• 150 g pears, peeled, stem removed and ends trimmed, trimmed to fit blade width
• 150 g freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 250 g water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 50 g caster sugar
• 50 g raw macadamia nuts
• 150 g whipping cream, chilled