Brandied Apricot Trifles

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 10
Impress your guests with Brandied Apricot Trifles!
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Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

500 ml milk
1/4 cup custard powder
1/4 cup firmly pack brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
825 g apricots in syrup
1 1/2 cups apricot nectar
2 tablespoons gelatin
250 g jam rolls
1/3 cup Cointreau liqueur
300 ml thickened cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
542
Sugar
48g
Fat
19g
Brandied Apricot Trifles are a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The combination of soft apricots, sweet jam rolls, and creamy custard create a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This dessert is perfect for entertaining and can easily be prepared in advance. So why not treat your friends and family to a little indulgence with these delicious Brandied Apricot Trifles?

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, heat the milk until hot but not boiling.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the custard powder, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla essence until smooth.
3.Gradually add the hot milk to the bowl, whisking constantly until well combined.
4.Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
5.Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
6.Drain the apricots, reserving 1/2 cup of syrup.
7.In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot nectar and gelatin.
8.Stir the nectar mixture into the custard mixture.
9.Spread the jam rolls with Cointreau liqueur.
10.Layer the jam rolls, apricots, and custard in serving glasses.
11.In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
12.Top each glass with whipped cream.
13.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

PROS

Brandied Apricot Trifles are a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for entertaining.

The combination of sweet apricots, creamy custard, and light whipped cream make for a heavenly dessert that is sure to satisfy.

CONS

This dessert is quite sweet and high in calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It also requires some preparation time, so it may not be suitable for a last-minute dinner party.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain apricots, which are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C.
The gelatin used in the recipe may also contribute to healthy skin, hair, and nails.

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