Best 3 Cranberry Orange Trifle Shooters Recipes

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Preparing a delectable cranberry orange trifle shooter is an art form that combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries and oranges in a layered dessert. These elegant treats are perfect for special occasions, impressing guests with their striking appearance and exquisite taste. With careful layering of ingredients, such as creamy custard, tangy cranberry sauce, and moist orange cake, these trifle shooters create a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures. They are a delight to the senses, offering a burst of sweet and tart notes, and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE



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I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing-or adding-ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
CUSTARD:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
6 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TRIFLE:
1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Sweetened whipped cream and orange sections

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely., For custard, in a large saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes. Press waxed paper onto surface of filling; refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour., To assemble, place half of the cake on the bottom of a 4-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Layer with half of the cranberry mixture, 1/4 cup almonds and half of the custard. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Top with whipped cream and orange sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE



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Make and share this Cranberry Orange Trifle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (85 g) packages cranberry jelly powder
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups milk
2 (113 g) packages jell-o instant vanilla pudding
3 cups Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 (298 g) package frozen pound cake, thawed, cut into small cubes
1 (284 ml) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • Dissolve jelly powder in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes,. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until lwell blended. Gently stir in the whipped topping.
  • Cut jelly into cubes. Remove 1 cup of the jelly cubes; set aside. Layer half each of the remaining jelly cubes, cake cubes, oranges and pudding in a 3L serving bowl; repeat layers. Top with reserved jelly cubes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 469.6, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 31.8, Protein 4.5

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE



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A popular British dessert from Cooking Light Magazine. Posted for ZWT-8-Great Britain. The recipe says that you can prepare the cranberry portion and the pastry cream up to three days ahead. Then simply assemble and refrigerate the trifle up to 24 hours before you plan to serve it. Prep time does not include cooling time for custard.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur)
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 loaf cake (pound cake such as Sara Lee cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
1 teaspoon orange rind

Steps:

  • To prepare cranberries, combine 3/4 cup sugar, orange juice and Grand Marnier in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 8 minutes or until cranberries pop. Spoon mixture into a bowl; cover and chill.
  • To prepare pastry cream, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk to pan, stirring with a whisk until blended; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Gradually add half of hot milk mixture to eggs, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan; cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl until custard cools to room temperature (about 25 minutes); stirring occasionally.
  • Arrange half of cake cubes in the bottom of a 2-quart trifle dish. Spoon 1 1/2 cups cranberry mixture over cake; top with 1 1/2 cups pastry cream. Repeat layers. Garnish with rind. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and chill at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 35.1, Sodium 61.3, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 26.1, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before using.
  • If you don't have a trifle bowl, you can use a large glass bowl or even a punch bowl.
  • Make sure the layers of the trifle are even so that each bite has a little bit of everything.
  • Chill the trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving so that the flavors can meld together.
  • Garnish the trifle with fresh cranberries, orange zest, or whipped cream before serving.

Conclusion:

This cranberry orange trifle is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it at a holiday party or a casual gathering, this trifle is sure to be a hit.

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