BAGATELLE (FRENCH-CANADIAN TRIFLE)
The typical bagatelle in La Beauce is a child's delight of Jell-O, white cake, and strawberry jam. This grown-up version, with fresh fruit, custard (instead of Jell-O), and a drizzle of marsala was originally published in Saveur in 2000. It's wonderful to bring to a party; it's really easy and really pretty; and most of the time is chilling time.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 4h45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the custard:.
- Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
- Add egg yolks, and whisk to combine; then gradually whisk in milk.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens to the consistency of thick cream, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl, and add vanilla. Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
- For the trifle:.
- Cut cake into 2" x 1" pieces.
- Arrange a layer of cake pieces in the bottom of a large trifle or glass bowl.
- Sprinkle cake with some of the marsala; then spread a layer of strawberry jam over the cake; then scatter some of the raspberries over the jam.
- Pour some of the custard over the berries.
- Repeat layering, ending with custard.
- Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Remove trifle from refrigerator about 1 hour before serving.
- Just before serving, put heavy cream and sugar into a large, well-chilled mixing bowl.
- Beat cream with a whisk or an electric mixer fitted with whisks until cream holds soft peaks (Do not overbeat).
- Decorate trifle with large dollops of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 159.8, Sodium 173.6, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 28.9, Protein 4.9
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