Fruitcake Trifle Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1; , cubed; 1/2 cup apricot brandy; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 5 egg yolks, beaten; 3 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional toasted chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1
, cubed
1/2 cup apricot brandy
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
5 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional toasted chopped pecans

1
Place cake cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with brandy; toss to coat.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in cream until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Cool completely.
3
In a small bowl, combine the preserves and pecans; set aside. For whipped cream, in a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
4
In a 4-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the cake cubes, custard, pecan mixture and whipped cream. Repeat twice. Garnish with additional pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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* 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: 1, , cubed, 1/2 cup apricot brandy, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Fruitcake 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.

Fruitcake Trifle

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