Cherry Spice Cake Trifle Recipe

Name: Cherry Spice Cake Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 1 (13-oz.) jar cherry preserves; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided; CUSTARD; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 5 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; CAKE; TOPPING; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups heavy cream; 6 tablespoons powdered sugar

Servings: persons

FILLING
1 (13-oz.) jar cherry preserves
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
CUSTARD
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon table salt
3 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CAKE
TOPPING
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream
6 tablespoons powdered sugar

1
Prepare Filling: Bring first 3 ingredients and 3 cups cranberries to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and boil, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 1 cup cranberries. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cool completely (about 30 minutes). Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
2
Meanwhile, prepare Custard. Whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large heavy saucepan; whisk in milk and 1 1/2 cups cream. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat.
3
Whisk in butter and next 3 ingredients. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl, and place plastic wrap directly on mixture (to prevent a film from forming). Cool completely (about 30 minutes). Chill 8 to 24 hours.
4
Assemble trifle. Layer about one-third of cake cubes in a 4-qt. bowl. Top with one-third each cranberry filling and custard. Repeat layers twice.
5
Prepare Topping: Beat vanilla extract and 2 cups heavy cream at medium-high speed until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Dollop over trifle. Serve immediately, or chill up to 8 hours.

1479

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, 1 (13-oz.) jar cherry preserves, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Cherry Spice Cake 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.

Cherry Spice Cake Trifle

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