Introducing the delightful “Christmas Trifle” – a festive masterpiece that’s not only a visual stunner but a symphony of flavors that will dance on your taste buds! 🎄✨ Let’s embark on a culinary journey to create this showstopper, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
🕒 Total Time: Varies (Depends on chilling time)
🍽 Servings: 1 Trifle
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 6 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch of salt
- 6 cups flour (yes, again!)
- 1 cup brandy
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 maraschino cherries
- 12 angelica leaves
- 1/2 cup raspberry jelly
- 12 macaroons
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Almonds for sprinkling
📝 Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake Layers:
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- Beat egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until light and ribbony.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the yolk mixture, add flour, and fold until combined.
- Pour into prepared pans and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Invert the cakes to cool, peel off waxed paper, and split the larger cake in half.
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Assemble the Trifle Base:
- Spread raspberry jelly on one half of the split cake and top with the other half.
- Cut the layered cake into triangles.
- Line the serving bowl with the cake triangles, alternating their direction. Fill gaps with raspberry jelly.
- Cut the 8-inch square cake into pieces and sprinkle them, along with macaroons, inside the bowl.
- Sprinkle the entire assembly with brandy.
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Prepare the Custard Layer:
- Beat egg yolks and sugar until light and ribbony.
- Pour in milk and cream while beating.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened. Avoid boiling.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool over cracked ice.
- Pour the custard over the crumbled cake and macaroons in the bowl, leaving space at the top.
- Chill the trifle, covered, for at least 6 hours.
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Whipped Cream Topping:
- Beat whipping cream with sugar and brandy until stiff peaks form.
- Place in a pastry bag with a fluted tip and pipe around the edges of the cake triangles.
- Create a large rosette in the center of the custard.
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Final Touch and Serving:
- Decorate the trifle with cherries and angelica leaves.
- Sprinkle with almonds for that extra festive touch.
- Serve this Christmas Trifle with pride, and watch your guests marvel at this delicious holiday creation!
🎉 Tips and Tricks:
- Feel free to customize the trifle with your favorite holiday flavors – maybe a hint of cinnamon or a splash of cranberry juice in the custard!
- Experiment with different types of macaroons for added texture and flavor.
- Ensure the custard cools adequately before pouring it over the cake to maintain the layers’ integrity.
There you have it – a Christmas Trifle that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also serves as a centerpiece for your festive table. Share the joy and savor the magic of the holiday season with each spoonful of this delectable creation! 🍰🎅
