Irish tipsy trifle is a classic Irish dessert that is sure to impress your guests. This many-layered confection is made with layers of sponge cake, custard, and fruit, all topped with a generous helping of whipped cream. The cake is soaked in Irish whiskey, giving the trifle its signature tipsy flavor. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a delicious treat, Irish tipsy trifle is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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IRISH TIPSY TRIFLE
I clipped this recipe 10 years ago for my 1st Annual St. Pat's Day Dinner. I have made it every year since. My family loves it and when I mention I might make a different dessert for a change, there is an uproar of protest. I don't use as much whiskey as the recipe calls for - only about 1 teaspoon per goblet and about 1 tablespoon in the cream. Sometimes I just used canned whipped cream. It's delicious either way. I've never really timed the preparation, but I would say it's about 30 minutes.
Provided by Cindy Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 12m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For cookies, heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a baking sheet (s).
- Melt butter in a large skillet; add the oats and cook, stirring often, until they begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Beat the brown sugar, egg and vanilla with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth.
- Mix in the flour and baking soda on low speed.
- Add the cooled oat mixture and mix only to combine.
- Use batter immediately or chill overnight.
- Drop the batter onto prepared sheet (s)- 1 tablespoon for each cookie and space about 3 inches apart.
- Bake until golden, 9 to 12 minutes.
- Cool on sheet for one minute and then transfer to wire rack to cool.
- The recipe makes 24 cookies; you will use 12 for the recipe.
- For cream, beat the cream with an electric mixer until it begins to thicken.
- Add both sugars and continue beating until it holds soft peaks.
- Add 1/4 cup whiskey and mix well.
- To serve: break a cookie into coarse pieces into each of six dessert goblets; drizzle one teaspoon of whiskey over cookie.
- Top with a spoonful of cream, another broken cookie, another teaspoon of whiskey and another spoonful of cream.
- Drizzle top with a small swirl of caramel topping and serve at once.
IRISH TRIFLE
I call this Irish trifle because it was my Irish ex-in-laws who introduced me to this wonderful dish. It is one of the most irresistible desserts I make. I love to have leftovers because the cake just keeps soaking up that amazing custard sauce, which is spiked with sherry. I use up a few of the egg whites left over from making the crème anglaise in the cake, opting for a biscuit, in which the egg whites are beaten to a meringue, over a richer sponge cake. Although jam is traditional in this trifle, you could always top the cake with a berry compote instead.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, lunch, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the cake: Brush a 9-inch cake pan with softened butter and lightly flour sides. Lay pan on a sheet of parchment paper and trace around bottom of pan. Cut parchment round and place in pan with pencil marks facing down. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift cake flour and cornstarch into a bowl or onto a sheet of parchment.
- In the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle, combine 2 eggs, half the sugar and the vanilla. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds to combine. Turn mixer to highest speed and beat for 5 minutes, until mixture is light, pale and fluffy. Turn mixer down to medium and beat for 3 minutes. Scrape mixture out into a large bowl. Gently fold in half the flour mixture, then gently fold in remaining half.
- Wash the stand mixer bowl thoroughly with soap and hot water, then dry. Add egg whites, remaining sugar and salt to bowl. Using the whisk attachment, beat at medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or long enough to obtain a soft, creamy meringue. Do not over-whip; you do not want a stiff and dry meringue.
- Carefully fold half the egg white mixture into batter, along with melted butter. Carefully fold in remaining egg white mixture. Gently scrape into prepared cake pan. Put cake pan on a baking sheet and place in oven. Bake 30 minutes, until light golden brown and a tester comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and reverse onto a rack. Remove parchment paper and cool for 5 minutes, then flip cake over and let cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic if not using right away. Cake can be made a few days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for several weeks.
- Assemble the trifle: At least 6 hours, and no more than 24 hours, before you plan to serve trifle, spread top of cake with jam and cut into 2-inch squares. Line a flat wide bowl (preferably a trifle dish) with cake squares, in one layer. Douse cake with 2 to 4 tablespoons cream sherry, more if desired. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap , set a plate on top, and set a weight (such as a large can of tomatoes) on top of the plate. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or longer.
- Uncover cake. Spike crème anglaise with a tablespoon or two of sherry if desired, and pour over cake. Chill for an hour or more in refrigerator.
- Just before serving, beat cream until it forms soft peaks, and flavor it with a spoonful of cream sherry if desired. Spoon over trifle. Dust with a very small amount of nutmeg and serve.
TIPSY, TROPICAL TRIFLE
This Trifle is a layered dessert that has a German influence from the wine though the trifle is of English origin. This one has lemon curd which is also a favorite of the English. Given a tropical feel from the apricots, bananas, coconut, and nuts! Fusion I would Say so! The hardest part of making this is the microwaved lemon curd which take all of 10 minutes. This makes a good pot luck dessert.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 32m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For Curd.
- In a microwave safe dish, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Heat to dissolve sugar whisking after a minute.
- Add butter and stir until it has melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Beat eggs into cooled lemon mixture until well blended.
- Return to microwave oven and cook over medium-low, whisking ever minute, about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.
- Cool.
- Softening apricots.
- Add white Wine to Apricots for one hour then remove from wine.
- Pour the wine into a glass filled with ice for your self to enjoy while making trifle.
- For Pudding.
- Mix the pudding ingredients together whisk till smooth set aside.
- Assembly.
- In a trifle bowl place half of the angel food cake follow with 1/2 of the lemon curd, pudding, apricots, bananas, 1/3 coconut, cashews and cool whip.
- Repeat with second layer.
- Top with 1/3 of cool whip garnish with rest of cashews a coconut.
- Refrigerate till ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 450.8, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 54.7, Protein 8.3
IRISH CREAM BROWNIE TRIFLES
I did a thing. I made a small batch of brownies, a small pot of pudding laced with Irish cream, and layered it all together. I did a whipped cream and chocolate shaving thing on top, too. And the good news is, with the rest of the bottle of Irish cream liqueur, you can have a brunch party this weekend!
Provided by Christina Lane
Categories dessert
Time 4h40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9-by-5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the sugar and cocoa powder and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly. (Alternatively, combine the butter, sugar and cocoa powder in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave on high for another 30 seconds.)
- Stir in the salt and vanilla, then let the mixture cool for 1 minute more. Add the egg and stir until incorporated. Add the flour and stir for 50 brisk strokes.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudge crumbs clinging to it and the surface is shiny and starting to crack, about 23 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan.
- For the Irish cream pudding: Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in the bottom of a 2-quart saucepan. Slowly add the milk and egg yolk while constantly whisking.
- Turn the heat on the pan and bring it to a gentle simmer while constantly whisking. (Be sure to scrape the edges of the pan frequently to prevent lumps. Whisking vigorously will break up any lumps.) Cook the pudding, constantly whisking, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Irish cream liqueur and butter until melted.
- Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper and chop into 1/2-inch cubes. In two small glasses, layer about one-third of the brownie cubes and top each with half of the pudding. Repeat with another layer of brownie cubes and pudding. Top each with the remaining brownie cubes. Cover the trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
- For assembly: Before serving, whip the heavy cream and the sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Dollop each trifle with the whipped cream, sprinkle with the chocolate shavings and serve.
Tips:
- Choose The Right Sponge Cake: Use a good quality sponge cake that is not too dense. A light and airy sponge cake will absorb the sherry mixture better and result in a more flavorful trifle.
- Sherry Selection: Opt for a good quality sherry that you enjoy drinking. Different types of sherry will impart different flavors to the trifle, so choose one that complements the other ingredients.
- Homemade Custard vs. Store-Bought: If you have the time, making homemade custard is always the best option. However, if you are short on time, a good quality store-bought custard can also be used.
- Whipped Cream or Mascarpone: Both whipped cream and mascarpone can be used to top the trifle. Whipped cream is lighter and airier, while mascarpone is richer and creamier. Choose the one that you prefer.
- Fresh Berries: Use fresh berries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen berries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
- Chill Before Serving: Make sure to chill the trifle for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to set properly.
Conclusion:
The Irish Tipsy Trifle is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of sponge cake, sherry-soaked custard, whipped cream or mascarpone, and fresh berries, it is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this Irish Tipsy Trifle a try. The key to a successful Irish Tipsy Trifle is to use good quality ingredients and to take the time to let the flavors meld. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious and impressive dessert that will be the star of any party or gathering.
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