Carnation Lemonlime Trifle Recipes

CRANBERRY-CLEMENTINE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a small, sharp knife. Put the seeds and the vanilla pod in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the milk and heat over medium until hot, but not boiling. Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture in a slow stream, whisking constantly, then pour the custard back into the saucepan. Cook, over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard has thickened and just begins to simmer, 5 to 7 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl and stir in the butter. Cover the surface of the custard with parchment or plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, 2 to 3 hours.
• For the cranberry compote: Combine the cranberries, juice, sugar, cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil and cook stirring occasionally, until all the berries have popped and the compote is slightly thickened, about 12 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick. Cool the compote slightly, then carefully puree in a blender until smooth. Transfer the puree to a bowl and chill until cold, about 2 hours.
• Heat the brandy, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
• Assemble the pound cake: Trim all the crusts from the pound cakes, then slice them lengthwise into long, 1/2-inch-wide slices. Brush the brandy syrup on both sides of the pound cake slices. Spread about 3/4 cup of the vanilla cream on the bottom of a 3- to 4-quart trifle dish. Arrange 1 layer of pound cake slices on top of the vanilla cream, breaking the pound cake in pieces to fit into 1 layer. Gently spread 1/2 the cranberry compote over the cake layer. Spread 1/2 the remaining vanilla cream over the compote layer, then top with another layer of pound cake slices. Spread the remaining compote over the pound cake layer and top with the remaining vanilla cream. Top with a final layer of pound cake. Refrigerate the trifle until cold, at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
• Just before serving: Whip the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Top the trifle with the whipped cream, and garnish with clementine segments if using.
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CARNATION LEMON/LIME TRIFLE

Steps:

• LEMON/LIME FILLING:.
• Combine gelatin and cold water in a small bowl or measuring cup. Add hot water. Stir to combine. Reserve.
• Whisk together juice, sugar, eggs and zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until curd is bubbling and has thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk, chocolate and gelatin. Combine well. Remove from heat. Pour into bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours, or up to 5 days.
• TRIFLE:.
• Prepare angel food cake mix according to package directions. Cool. Tear cake into bite-size pieces and set aside.
• Assembly: Place 1/3 of cake pieces in bottom of 10 -12 cup trifle bowl. Spread with 1/3 lemon/lime filling. Cover with 1 cup frozen berries. Repeat layers two or three times, depending on the bowl shape. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or for up to 8 hours. For individual servings, assemble as above, in small drinking glasses.
• KEY LIME CRUNCH:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine ingredients in a bowl. Spread on prepared baking sheet. Bake 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool and break into pieces.
• Place about 1 tablespoons on bottom of small glass, or bowl. Top with 1/4 cup filling. Repeat 2-3 times depending on size and shape of glass, or use it as a layer on top of the trifle.
• TIPS: Use this filling as a filling with your favorite cake or cream puffs.
• Serve as a topping on meringues.