MINCEMEAT TRIFLE

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Instead of fixing a traditional pie, I gussied up mincemeat by creating this fancy trifle. The recipe's a time-saver, since it can be prepared a day ahead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups prepared mincemeat
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Red and green candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, sugar, lemon zest and salt until blended. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, combine mincemeat and lemon juice. Tear cake into 1-in. cubes; place a third of the cake in a trifle bowl or 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with a third of the custard and half of the mincemeat. Repeat layers. Top with remaining custard. , In a bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form; spread over custard. Garnish with cherries if desired. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

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