Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors in this citrus meringue trifle, where tangy citrus and luscious meringue meet in perfect harmony. This classic trifle is a feast for the senses, featuring layers of soft sponge cake, a creamy and refreshing lemon curd, silky vanilla custard, and a dreamy meringue topping. Embark on a culinary journey to create this showstopping dessert that promises to impress your guests and transport you to a realm of pure indulgence.
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LEMON MERINGUE TRIFLE
Categories Citrus
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat marmalade until just melted; stir in lemon juice. In large bowl, whisk pudding mixes with milk until smooth. Fold in zest, then whipped topping. Place half of cake pieces in bottom of 14-cup trifle bowl. Brush cake with half of marmalade, then spoon over half of pudding mixture. Repeat with remaining cake, marmalade and pudding. On medium-high speed, beat butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Add Fluff and icing sugar, beat until smooth and stiff. Drop by spoonfuls over pudding. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. If desired, garnish with lemon slices and mint.
CITRUS MERINGUE TRIFLE
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Provided by Nessy
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine juice and lemon butter in pan;stir over low heat until smooth;cool.
- Dip half the biscuits into the lemon butter mixture.
- Place biscuits in a single layer over a base of deep heat-proof dish (2. 5litre/10 cup capacity).
- Spread half the filling over biscuits.
- Dip remaining biscuits into lemon butter mixture; place these over filling; brush with any remaining lemon butter mixture.
- Top biscuits with remaining filling.
- Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with meringue; grill or bake meringue in moderate oven for 3-5 minutes until brown;refrigerate.
- Filling: Beat juices,cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth;fold in cream.
- Meringue: Beat egg whites in small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beat until dissolved between additions.
- Hints: A citrus flavoured liqueur, such as cointreau, can be add to the recipe.
- Substitute 1/3 cup of the juice with liqueur in the lemon butter mixture.
- Recipe best made a day ahead.
- Top with meringue about 3hours before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right citrus fruits: Use a variety of citrus fruits to create a flavorful and visually appealing trifle. Some good options include oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes.
- Zest the citrus fruits: Zesting the citrus fruits will add a burst of citrus flavor to your trifle. Be sure to zest the fruits before you juice them.
- Use fresh fruit juice: Fresh fruit juice will give your trifle the best flavor. If you don't have fresh fruit juice, you can use store-bought juice, but be sure to choose a brand that is unsweetened and 100% juice.
- Make the meringue ahead of time: The meringue can be made up to 2 days in advance. This will save you time on the day you're assembling the trifle.
- Chill the trifle before serving: Chilling the trifle will help the flavors to meld and will make it easier to slice and serve.
Conclusion:
This citrus meringue trifle is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its layers of citrus-flavored cake, creamy custard, and fluffy meringue, this trifle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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