Recipes tagged with « Trifle »
Vanilla Berry Trifle Remix
Layered dessert with angel food cake, homemade Madagascar vanilla pudding, mixed berries, and whipped topping. Altered berry ratios, swapped Cool Whip with mascarpone cream, added lemon zest for brightness. Chill times adjusted; makes 8 servings, about 2 hours prep including chilling. Nutritive values recalibrated, slightly lower sugar with fresh fruit. Combines quick pudding whipped up from scratch with classic light cake, layered method emphasizing textures and proper chilling for flavor melding. Efficient fridge chilling replaces longer waits. Practical substitutions given for dairy and fruit, notes on avoiding soggy cake or watery berries.
Peach Apricot Trifle Twist
Layered dessert with stewed peaches and apricots, a creamy custard whipped with crème fraîche, and ladyfinger biscuits softened for texture. Fruit simmered briefly to keep chunks intact, sugar reduced for natural sweetness. Citrus zest adds brightness. Alternate biscuit soaking with a splash of white peach nectar replacing some milk in custard for complexity. Chill times adjusted for texture. A balance between creamy, fruity, and crisp layers. Practical tips for perfect custard, preventing curdling. Fruit variations suggested. Ideal for large gatherings.
Cherry Raspberry Tart Trifle
A layered tart combining a crisp cookie crust with custard thickened by cornstarch and whipped cream, punctuated by fresh cherries and a vibrant raspberry jam glaze. The use of lemon zest and crushed amaretti cookies adds depth and texture. The dessert chills for a bit, allowing flavors to marry. A variant on classic trifles; offers practical tips on custard consistency, alternative biscuit choices, and common pitfalls when folding whipped cream or soaking biscuits. Timing hinges on visual-olfactory checkpoints, not clocks. A straightforward yet refined build, balancing sweet-tart fruit and creamy, airy textures for a nuanced finish.