Fresh Fruit Trifle

Yield
12 servings


Ingredients
3 cups milk 750 mL
5 egg yolks 5
½  cup sugar 125 mL
¼ cup cornstarch 50 mL
1 tsp vanilla 5 mL
1 cup whipping cream 250 mL
7 cups cubed angel food cake* or sponge cake          (1-10 oz / 300 g cake) 1.75 L
4 cups sliced fresh fruit or berries 1 L
toasted flaked almonds
fresh fruit


Directions
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, heat milk until bubbles form around edge. Meanwhile, in separate saucepan beat together egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Allow to cool, cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. (Custard can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.) Whip cream. Fold half the whipped cream into custard. Place half the cake into 10-12 cup (2.5 – 3 L) glass serving bowl. Spread half the fruit over cake. Top with half the custard. Repeat layers. Top with remaining whipped cream. Cover. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh fruit.

* Ladyfingers can be used instead of cake.



Nutrient Content
Per Serving: Energy: 237.0 Kcal · Carbohydrate: 31.2 g · Protein: 5.4 g ·     Fat (Total): 10.3 g · Calcium: 142.0 mg

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