RASPBERRY AND MARSALA TRIFLE

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The combination of the custard, marsala and raspberries is wonderful. Could use your favorite butter cake or pound cake recipe. Bon Appetit, December 1995.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package duncan hines moist deluxe butter recipe cake mix
2/3 cup dry marsala
1 1/4 cups water, adjust quantity according to package directions
1/3 cup vegetable oil, adjust quantity according to package directions
3 eggs, adjust quantity according to package directions
3 (12 ounce) packages frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed, drained
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup sugar
9 large egg yolks
1 cup dry marsala
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 1/2 pints basket fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Prepare cake according to package instructions, substituting 2/3 cup Marsala for water. Bake cake and cool completely. Cut cake crosswise into thirds. Cut cake lengthwise into 1-inch-wide slices. Set aside.
  • Filling:.
  • Mix thawed frozen raspberries and 3 tablespoons sugar in large bowl. Set aside.
  • Using handheld mixer, beat egg yolks and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large metal bowl until well blended. Beat in 1 cup dry Marsala. Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not let bottom of bowl touch water). Beat until mixture triples in volume and registers 160°F on thermometer, about 6 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Cool yolk mixture to room temperature, whisking occasionally.
  • Using electric mixer with clean dry beaters, beat 3/4 cup cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into yolk mixture.
  • Arrange enough cake slices in 12-cup trifle dish to cover bottom. Spoon 1 cup of raspberry mixture over cake, allowing some to show at sides of bowl. Pour 1 1/2 cups filling over; smooth top. Arrange enough cakes slices over filling to cover completely. Spread 1 cup raspberry mixture over, allowing some to show at sides. Pour 1 1/2 cups filling over. Arrange enough cake slices over filling to cover completely. Spread remaining raspberry mixture over. Pour remaining filling over; smooth top. Cover and refrigerate trifle at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Using electric mixture, beat 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream to stiff peaks in medium bowl. Spoon into pastry bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe whipped cream decoratively over trifle. Garnish trifle with raspberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.3, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 251.8, Sodium 325.5, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 40.5, Protein 7.7

Eman Fatima
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I'm not a big fan of trifles, but this one changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I especially love the Marsala wine sauce.


Phuti Pinky Moloto
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This trifle is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chakela Mbele
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I've made this trifle several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion or a potluck.


Bhakta karki
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This trifle is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Arafa trevor
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I love the way the Marsala wine sauce soaks into the ladyfingers. It makes the trifle so moist and flavorful.


Hridoy Ahsan
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This trifle is so easy to make and it looks so impressive. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Mohammed Kashif
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I made this trifle for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mayah Galvin
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I'm not a big fan of ladyfingers, so I used graham crackers instead. The trifle still turned out great.


Amar Chaudhary
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This trifle is a great way to use up leftover raspberries. It's also a great dessert to make ahead of time.


ETHIEN JAMES GELDERBLOEM
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I love the combination of raspberries and Marsala wine in this trifle. It's a unique and flavorful dessert.


Ali Qureshi
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert.


Exquisite Mukhari
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I've made this trifle several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Tim Heald
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This trifle is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joseph Masopeh
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I made this trifle for my family and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the whipped cream topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Donna Ruiz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my trifle turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to use a sweeter Marsala wine. I used a dry Marsala and it was a little too tart for my taste.


Lorenzo Marks
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This trifle is easy to make and looks very impressive. I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


JOSE BARRAGAN
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I'm not a big fan of trifles, but this one changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I especially love the Marsala wine sauce.


Rs Grow
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This trifle was a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of raspberries and Marsala wine is divine, and the ladyfingers add a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this again.