WHIM WHAM

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This is a very simple recipe for a delicious and swiftly made dessert in the "trifle" family. It originates from 18th century Scotland, when the word "whim-wham" was used to describe something light and fanciful.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ounce butter
2 ounces blanched almonds
1 ounce sugar
30 sponge cake fingers (or equivalent sponge cake)
5 fluid ounces sweet sherry
4 tablespoons brandy
1 large orange, zest and juice of
10 fluid ounces double cream
11 fluid ounces plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy-based frying pan and fry the almonds until golden brown.
  • Stir in the sugar and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously, until the sugar dissolves and the almonds are well coated.
  • Tip on to a greased baking sheet and leave to cool.
  • About 30 minutes before ready to serve, cover the bottom of a serving bowl with broken sponge fingers or sponge cake.
  • Pour the sherry, brandy and orange zest and juice over the sponge and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
  • Whip the cream until it just holds its shape, and then gently fold in the yogurt.
  • Spoon the mixture on top of the sponge.
  • Roughly chop the almonds, sprinkle on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 81.5, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 10.9, Protein 5.5

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