Canadian Cranberry Trifle Recipe

Name: Canadian Cranberry Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cranberries; 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sweet white wine; 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups 2% milk; 6 large egg yolks, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 frozen pound cake (16 ounces), thawed; 3 tablespoons sweet white wine, optional; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; Whipped cream; Additional fresh cranberries and toasted slivered almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup sweet white wine
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
6 large egg yolks, beaten
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 frozen pound cake (16 ounces), thawed
3 tablespoons sweet white wine, optional
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Whipped cream
Additional fresh cranberries and toasted slivered almonds

1
In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, cranberry sauce, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes. Add wine and extract. Remove from heat; cool completely.
2
For custard, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in another large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
3
In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in coconut extract. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.
4
To assemble, cut cake into 1-in. cubes. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass serving dish, place half of the cake cubes; sprinkle with wine if desired. Layer with half of the almonds, cranberry mixture and custard. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Top with whipped cream, additional cranberries and toasted almonds.

846

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh cranberries, 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Canadian Cranberry Trifle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Canadian Cranberry Trifle

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