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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Strawberry Mango Trifle with Lemon Whipped Cream



Strawberry Mango Trifle with Lemon Whipped Cream

Just recently my local "PBS" station aired a weekend long "Downton Abbey" Marathon and that got me in the mood to create a "British-like" dessert.  At first I thought "scones" but that makes me think of breakfast - so I decided on a Trifle.  I created this Trifle with a modern twist - Mangoes and Strawberries are a wonderful combination!  Also, there is a cream cheese pudding and the entire Trifle is topped with Lemon Whipped Cream.


10 to 12 cups of vanilla sponge cake or angel food cake (baked, cooled and cubed) (set aside until it is time to assemble the Trifle) (see the top left picture).

Cream Cheese Pudding
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
3 1/2 cups milk
3 egg yolks (slightly beaten)
1/2 block of cream cheese (4 oz) (at room temperature)
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In a medium sauce pan, combine the sugar & cornstarch and stir until combined - slowly add in the milk and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.  Bring to boil over medium heat - stirring all the time (you will notice it start to thicken just before it boils).  Remove from heat.  Now take 1 cup of the hot mixture and pour into the egg yolks - stirring all the time (this will temper the eggs so that they won't become stringy).  Now it is safe to add this egg/milk mixture into the remaining hot pudding - again, stirring all the time.  Return to the burner and boil for 2 minutes (yes - stirring still).  Stir in the cream cheese while still on the burner  until smooth and creamy (see top right picture) - you might need to use a whisk.  Remove from heat.  Finally stir in the butter and vanilla.  Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour (or until it is time to assemble the Trifle).
NOTE:  You may use an instant pudding package if you prefer. (follow the directions on the package)



3 or 4 mangoes (peeled, pitted and cubed)
2 cups sliced strawberries (rinsed, stemmed and sliced)

Prepare the fruit as described above and place in 2 separate bowls (see picture above) - sprinkle with a little lemon juice to keep fresh until it is time to assemble the Trifle.

Lemon Whipped Cream
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice (lime juice tastes wonderful also)

Whip the cream (with an electric mixer) until it is almost whipped (peaks do not quite form).  Now add the sugar - whip for 30 seconds and then add the lemon juice and continue whipping until peaks form (see bottom left picture).

1 teaspoon lemon rind (for garnish) (optional)

Now it is time to assemble the Trifle


Assembling the Trifle
Using a large serving bowl - begin by spreading half of the cake cubes on the bottom.  Now add the mango cubes (see top left picture).  Next add half of the cream cheese pudding.  Now add the second half of the cake cubes and then the strawberries on top of that.  Next the second half of the pudding (see first picture below).  Finally top with the lemon whipped cream (see middle picture below) (garnish with lemon rind if you desire).


Chill for 2 hours in the fridge or serve immediately and ENJOY!!

(WHEN SERVING: MAKE SURE YOU SCOOP DOWN TO THE BOTTOM TO GET ALL OF THE LAYERS)



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17 comments:

  1. Simply delectable-looking! Never heard of cream cheese pudding and I like your printable recipe link. I'll check it out.

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  2. Yum!! And thanks for the printable link.

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  3. Looks wonderful! I'll pass this along to my mom for her garden party :)

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  4. OK. I'm officially hungry now! Looks great!
    ~Kim
    from Blogging Buddies
    http://2justByou.blogspot.com

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  5. That looks amazing! I love trifles!
    xo Jen

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  6. What a light and refreshing looking dessert. Perfect for Spring and Summer. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday. I will pin it too.

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  7. Thanks so much for linking this up to Heavenly Treats Sunday, this looks so good!

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  8. Oh my goodness! The flavor in this must be marvelous! The Brits do love their triffle, but those are not the boring British flavors I usually see. These are just scrumptious! Thanks for bringing this sweet treat to ON THE MENU MONDAY!

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  9. First off... this looks so great it's not even funny... your photo makes it jump right out at me and I want to eat it now! =) SOOOO YUMMY looking.... Can't wait to try it... and secondly....dontcha just LOVE Downton Abbey, I'm so hooked on anything British anyway and that show is awesome...much like your blog... I'm your newest follower..
    Thanks so much for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY....
    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much!
      I agree - British tv is wonderful. We just discovered a series called: "Lark Rise to Candleford" - it takes place in the 1800's but in small town & farmland - there have been 4 seasons so far.
      Thanks for stopping!

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  10. This looks divine! I love the addition of lemon to the whipped cream...can't wait to try that. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  11. I've always wanted to make one of these...ever since I was given the bowl! Thanks so much for linking up to the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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  12. I justed wanted you to know that I included your trifle in a summer dessert post. I will be tweeting etc. it this week. Hope it brings people to see you great recipes.

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  13. I've seen a few episodes of Downton Abbey. I bet this tastes great. I love fruit in whipped cream & the added zest to this cream sounds delish.

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