Best Mixed Berry Trifle Recipes

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MIXED BERRY TRIFLE



Mixed Berry Trifle image

This creamy berry dessert is very easy to make and simply delicious.

Provided by tennispro

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) bag mixed frozen berries
¼ cup cream sherry
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups heavy cream, chilled
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (12 ounce) loaf prepared pound cake
½ cup toasted coconut

Steps:

  • Combine the berries, sherry, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; toss to blend. Set aside.
  • Beat the heavy cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate cream until needed.
  • Cut pound cake into slices 1/3 inch wide, discarding cake ends.
  • Assemble the trifle by placing a layer of cake slices in the bottom of a glass serving bowl. Spoon half the berry mixture with juice over the cake slices. Cover with half of the whipped cream, and sprinkle with half the coconut. Repeat layering with the remaining cake slices, berries and juice, whipped cream, and coconut. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 175.7 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

MIXED BERRY TRIFLE



Mixed Berry Trifle image

Serve this rich dessert in a clear bowl or trifle dish to show off its beautiful stained-glass layers and colors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pints (2 pounds, 4 ounces) strawberries, hulled and halved
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for cream
Pinch of salt
1 loaf brioche, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch of kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Make pastry cream:In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cream, salt, and vanilla bean. Bring to just under a boil. In a second bowl, whisk together cornstarch and sugar, then whisk in eggs. Add a ladle of hot liquid to egg mixture, whisking constantly. Repeat twice, then whisk egg mixture into remaining milk mixture in pot.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until bubbling and thick, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, then whisk in butter. Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of cream and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Whisk to loosen before using.
  • Assemble the trifle:Mash strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Brush brioche with syrup and tear into large pieces. Layer bread in bottom of a 14-cup (5-by-7-inch) trifle dish or bowl. Spread 1 generous cup macerated berries over top, then 1 cup pastry cream and 1 cup whole berries. Repeat layering twice more. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Whip heavy cream to medium peaks with 1 tablespoon sugar and spoon over top. Garnish with fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 g, Cholesterol 249 g, Fat 35 g, Protein 10 g, Sodium 308 g

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