Serving Details
- Yields: 6 servings
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
Recipe Description
These elegant trifles are a perfect dessert for any occasion. The combination of sweet raspberries, creamy lemon curd, and crunchy pistachios is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Curd:**
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Trifles:**
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Store-bought sponge cake or pound cake, cut into cubes
Instructions
Make the Lemon Curd:**
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Gradually whisk in the lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
- Let cool completely before using.
Assemble the Trifles:
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble each trifle, layer the following in a glass bowl or jar: sponge cake, lemon curd, whipped cream, raspberries, and pistachios.
- Repeat the layers until the glass is full.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- You can add other fruits, such as blueberries or strawberries, to the trifle.
- To decorate the trifles, top them with fresh berries or a sprinkle of gold leaf.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 6g
