Lemon Scented Mascarpone Trifle With Creme De Cassis Recipes

LEMON-SCENTED MASCARPONE TRIFLE WITH CREME DE CASSIS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar with the lemon juice.
• Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Let cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cooled sugar mixture with the mascarpone cheese and the lemon zest.
• Now, add almonds, if using.
• Using an electric mixer, whip on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• To build the trifle, line the bottom of a trifle bowl with a layer pound cake.
• Brush the pound cake with some creme de cassis liqueur.
• Spoon a layer of the cheese mixture over the pound cake, and then a layer of berries.
• Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of berries.
• Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Garnish with chopped mint leaves &/or flavored whipped cream &/or almonds.

LEMON-SCENTED MASCARPONE TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar with the lemon juice. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cooled sugar mixture with the mascarpone cheese and the lemon zest. Using an electric mixer, whip on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• To build the trifle, line the bottom of a trifle bowl with a layer pound cake. Brush the pound cake with some creme de cassis liqueur. Spoon a layer of the cheese mixture over the pound cake, and then a layer of berries. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of berries. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped mint leaves.