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{Summer Berry Trifle ~ source: Confessions of a Playground Princess ~ the blog} |
Prepare this traditional English dessert in a glass pedestal bowl
in order to layer the ladyfingers, pudding, and colorful fruits.
Ingredients
• 1 package (3.4-ounce)
instant vanilla pudding
• 4 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries,
raspberries, or blackberries), washed and hulled, plus extra for garnish
•
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup
whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 to 36 ladyfingers
Instructions:
1. To make the fillings, prepare
the pudding according to the package directions and chill it.
2. Slice
the strawberries, if you're using them, then toss all of the berries with the
lemon juice and the 1/4 cup of sugar. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the
berries to release their juices.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, whip the
cream, vanilla extract, and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks
form. Set aside.
4. To make the layers, set a layer of ladyfingers
(around 7 or 8) on the bottom of a large, clear serving bowl (ours was 4
quarts). Top with the berries with half of the pudding.
5. Add another
layer of ladyfingers, another third of the berries and juice, and the rest of
the pudding. Add a final layer of ladyfingers and berries. Top with the whipped
cream and a berry garnish.
6. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
Serves 8 to 10.