You are expecting many guests and you want to serve a dessert that is as easy and not too complicated? How about a trifle? This Giant Summer Trifle with Cherries & Mango will feed a lot of people. I mean it. Only make it if you are expecting a lot of people, otherwise, you will have leftovers for sure. Even the biggest dessert fans will have a lot of work here and probably not be able to finish this trifle. Believe me… I tried ;P
Trifles originate in Great Britain. Back in the 16th century they already had a dessert that went by the name of “trifle”. Though that trifle was a bit different from what we know today. It was more like a dessert cream made with whipped cream and some decoration on top. The trifles we know today were created in the middle of the 18th century. Layers of layers of layers of layers in big (and small) glasses. You can almost see all the layers in my trifle. I guess I should not have added so much custard otherwise you could see the cake pieces and cherries properly ;P
Anyway. Why did you make such a huge trifle you may wonder… Well, because it’s time for another “Bake Together – The Baking Surprise” with Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte. Once a month we pick a theme and bake (or cook) something without knowing what’s been done on the other side. Hence the “surprise” ;) This month we both wanted to do something summery and went for “summer trifles” for our topic. I wonder if Andrea and I are doing something similar or if we are way off this time. There are so many different ways to make trifles and so many different ingredients you can use… we will see I guess ;P
As mentioned earlier already – trifles are desserts where you layer different “things” on top of each other. In most cases, fruits and berries are used for one or more layers, then there is almost always some cake or cookies in one layer, some type of custard (e.g. vanilla, chocolate), and for sure some whipped cream. What you use and how you do the layers is totally up to you. Many times cakes, ladyfingers, or cookies are soaked in a bit of alcohol before they are used as a layer in the glass. If you want to serve the dessert to kids you might want to skip that part ;) My trifle here has an additional layer of jello in the bottom of the glass. I have seen trifles that had whole cheesecake added… so there is a lot of room for your own ideas and fantasies ;P
Trifles are normally not difficult to do and don’t take much time to prepare. Mine here needs a bit of work ahead of time. The jello layer is super easy to do but needs several hours in the fridge to solidify. So keep that in mind. Everything else is super easy and done quickly. You can prepare the custard as mentioned in the recipe or get some pre-made custard from the store. Same for the cake you need for the cake layer. I used my Madeira Bundt Cake recipe, baked it in a shallow baking pan and cut that into cubes. If you want to skip that step you can use packaged cake from the supermarket or some cake from a local bakery. Anything loaf-cake-caky or sponge-caky works here ;)
As for the small Amaretti cookies I use. Those are storebought. You can replace them with other cookies or ladyfingers, for example. The cookie layer adds some crunch to the trifle – if you serve it fairly quickly after assembling it. The longer the trifle sits in the fridge or on the table waiting to be eaten, the softer those normally crunchy cookies get. Especially, if they are sitting on custard ;P So that’s something to keep in mind. Amaretti are also quite sweet and usually have a very intense almond flavor – maybe be less generous with those or use chocolate chip cookies instead ;)
Besides that… not much else to say about the trifle. If you prefer other fruits or berries go for other fruits and berries or whatever is available at your location at the time. I used cherries and mango but strawberries work as well. Same for raspberries, blackberries, melon, etc. Whatever works best for you.
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
2 1/8 cups (500ml) cherry juice
6 gelatin sheets
For the custard:
2 1/8 cups (500ml) milk
1 vanilla bean pod
1.4 oz. (40g) cornstarch
2 tbsp. sugar (or xylitol)
1 medium egg yolk
For the trifle:
7 oz. (200g) fresh cherries, pitted
1 ripe mango, diced
3.5 oz. (100g) sponge cake (e.g. Madeira cake)
1.8 oz. (50g) amaretti cookies
7 oz. (200g) heavy cream
1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the decoration:
some fresh cherries
some mango cubes
some amaretti cookies, crumbled
500ml Kirschsaft
6 Blätter Gelatine
Für den Pudding:
500ml Milch
1 Vanilleschote
40g Speisestärke
2 EL Zucker (oder Xylit)
1 Eigelb (M)
Für das Trifle:
200g Kirschen, entsteint
1 reife Mango, in Würfeln
100g Rührkuchen (z.B. Madeira Kuchen)
50g Amarettini
200g Schlagsahne
1 EL Puderzucker
1/2 TL Vanille Extrakt
Für die Dekoration:
einige frische Kirschen
einige Mangowürfel
einige Amarettini, zerbröselt
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. Get a trifle glass ready (at least half a gallon). Pour the cool cherry juice through a funnel into the glass to prevent it from splattering all over the place. Let the jello set and cool down overnight in the fridge.
3. The custard can be prepared a day in advance as well. To do so add the milk to a small saucepan. Cut the vanilla bean pod lengthwise in half and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the vanilla pod to the milk. Heat up the milk (gently) until you can see bubbles appear on the surface. Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
4. Mix cornstarch and sugar (or xylitol) in a small bowl. Add a little bit of the cooled milk and mix until no lumps of starch are visible anymore. Heat up the milk in the saucepan once more (including the vanilla bean pod). As soon as the milk starts to boil add the cornstarch mixture and stir in the custard should thicken quite quickly. Let bubble for a moment, then remove from the heat. Remove the vanilla bean pod and stir in the egg yolk. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the custard (to prevent a skin from forming) and let cool down completely. If you prepare the pudding in advance, you can place it in the fridge overnight together with the jello.
5. Wash and pit the cherries. Peel the mango and cut the flesh into small cubes. Cut the cake into small cubes. Add the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
6. To assemble the trifle start with a layer of cake cubes on top of the cherry jello. Pour some of the custard on top, then continue with the cherries, more custard, amaretti, the diced mango, and finally the whipped cream on top. Decorate the trifle with some fresh cherries, cubed mango, and crushed amaretti. Refrigerate the trifle until serving.
2. Ein Trifle Gefäß o.ä. mit mindestens 2l Volumen bereitstellen. Den abgekühlten Kirschsaft durch einen Trichter ins Gefäß gießen – soll verhindern, dass alles verspritzt wird beim Einfüllen. Über Nacht in den Kühlschrank stellen und fest werden lassen.
3. Wer mag, kann den Pudding ebenfalls am Vortag zubereiten. Dafür die Milch in einen kleinen Topf geben. Die Vanilleschote der Länge nach aufschneiden und das Mark herauskratzen. Vanillemark und Schote in den Topf mit der Milch geben. Die Milch dann vorsichtig erwärmen, bis kleine Bläschen auf der Oberfläche zu sehen sind. Vom Herd ziehen und für mindestens 30 Minuten abkühlen lassen.
4. Speisestärke und Zucker (oder Xylit) in einer kleinen Schüssel vermengen. Etwas von der abgekühlten Milch dazugeben und alles gut verrühren, bis keine Stärkeklumpen mehr zu sehen sind. Die restliche Milch (mit Vanilleschote) langsam zum Kochen bringen. Sobald die Milch kocht, die Stärkemischung dazugeben und unterrühren – der Pudding sollte schön andicken. Einmal kurz aufblubbern lassen, dann vom Herd ziehen. Die Vanilleschote entfernen und das Eigelb unterrühren. Ein Stück Klarsichtfolie direkt auf den Pudding legen (damit sich keine Haut bildet) und dann komplett abkühlen lassen. Wer den Pudding vorab zubereitet, kann ihn dann über Nacht mit in den Kühlschrank stellen.
5. Die Kirschen waschen und entsteinen. Die Mango schälen und das Fruchtfleisch in kleine Würfel schneiden. Den Rührkuchen in kleine Würfel schneiden. Die Schlagsahne mit dem Puderzucker und Vanille Extrakt steif schlagen. Alles zur Seite stellen.
6. Für den Zusammenbau des Trifles als Erstes die Kuchenwürfel vorsichtig auf dem Kirsch-Wackelpudding im Trifle Glas verteilen, dann etwas vom Pudding daraufgeben. Als Nächstes die Kirschen ins Glas füllen, dann eine weitere Schicht Pudding darauf verteilen. Als nächste Schicht kann man dann die Amarettini ins Glas geben, dann die Mangowürfel und als Abschluss die Schlagsahne. Noch ein paar frische Kirschen, Mangowürfel und zerkrümelte Amarettini oben drauf und schon ist das Trifle fertig! Bis zum Servieren auf jeden Fall in den Kühlschrank stellen.
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PrintGiant Summer Trifle with Cherries & Mango
- Prep Time: 00:50
- Cook Time: 00:00
- Total Time: 09:00
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: United Kingdom
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
The perfect summer treat for a larger crowd: Summer Trifle with Cherries & Mango. Many delicious layers to dive in and enjoy ;)
Ingredients
For the cherry jello:
2 1/8 cups (500ml) cherry juice
6 gelatin sheets
For the custard:
2 1/8 cups (500ml) milk
1 vanilla bean pod
1.4 oz. (40g) cornstarch
2 tbsp. sugar (or xylitol)
1 medium egg yolk
For the trifle:
7 oz. (200g) fresh cherries, pitted
1 ripe mango, diced
3.5 oz. (100g) sponge cake (e.g. Madeira cake)
1.8 oz. (50g) amaretti cookies
7 oz. (200g) heavy cream
1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the decoration:
some fresh cherries
some mango cubes
some amaretti cookies, crumbled
Instructions
1. Start with the cherry jello. This needs some time to set so it’s best to prepare that the day before. To do so let the gelatin leaves soak in cold water for about 6-8 minutes. Add the cherry juice to a small saucepan and heat up. The juice should be hot, but not boiling. Gently squeeze the gelatin leaves to remove some of the water and add them to the hot cherry juice. Let them dissolve completely, then remove the pot from the heat and let it cool down completely.
2. Get a trifle glass ready (at least half a gallon). Pour the cool cherry juice through a funnel into the glass to prevent it from splattering all over the place. Let the jello set and cool down overnight in the fridge.
3. The custard can be prepared a day in advance as well. To do so add the milk to a small saucepan. Cut the vanilla bean pod lengthwise in half and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the vanilla pod to the milk. Heat up the milk (gently) until you can see bubbles appear on the surface. Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
4. Mix cornstarch and sugar (or xylitol) in a small bowl. Add a little bit of the cooled milk and mix until no lumps of starch are visible anymore. Heat up the milk in the saucepan once more (including the vanilla bean pod). As soon as the milk starts to boil add the cornstarch mixture and stir in the custard should thicken quite quickly. Let bubble for a moment, then remove from the heat. Remove the vanilla bean pod and stir in the egg yolk. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the custard (to prevent a skin from forming) and let cool down completely. If you prepare the pudding in advance, you can place it in the fridge overnight together with the jello.
5. Wash and pit the cherries. Peel the mango and cut the flesh into small cubes. Cut the cake into small cubes. Add the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
6. To assemble the trifle start with a layer of cake cubes on top of the cherry jello. Pour some of the custard on top, then continue with the cherries, more custard, amaretti, the diced mango, and finally the whipped cream on top. Decorate the trifle with some fresh cherries, cubed mango, and crushed amaretti. Refrigerate the trifle until serving.
Notes
Enjoy layering!
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