Strawberry Truffle Cocktail Recipes

STRAWBERRY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a food processor or blender; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed, about 30 seconds. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl, pressing pulp with the back of a spoon to release all juices; discard pulp. Measure ¼ cup strawberry puree.
• Combine white chocolate chips, whipping cream, and ¼ cup strawberry puree in a medium-size heatproof bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted (mixture will be thick), about 45 to 60 seconds total. Stir in lemon zest and salt until well combined. Stir in food coloring, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1½ to 2 hours.
• Stir together pink and white sanding sugars in a shallow dish. Scoop chilled white chocolate mixture into 24 portions using the large side of a melon baller or a small (about 1¼ inches in diameter) cookie scoop. Working with 1 portion at a time and using hands, roll each portion into a ball, and place in sugar mixture, tossing gently to coat fully. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 2 months. Let chilled truffles stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Or (if frozen) thaw truffles in refrigerator overnight.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE TRIFLE

Steps:

• For the pound cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
• In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar, and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. After the last egg, continue to beat on high speed for 5 minutes. Beat in the heavy cream and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat on low until just incorporated.
• Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool the pound cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack to cool completely. (The pound cake can be made up to 2 days ahead; store at room temperature, well wrapped.)
• For the strawberries: Heat the strawberry preserves in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just warm. Add the strawberries and 1/4 cup water, and bring to a simmer; simmer until the strawberries are just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Add a little sugar to taste if desired. Cool completely. (The strawberries can be made up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.)
• For the cream layer: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer until very smooth and light. Add a little bit of the cream, and beat to loosen. Beat in the remaining cream, a little at a time, until the mixture just holds stiff peaks, stopping occasionally to scrape the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
• To assemble the trifle: Cut the pound cake into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Spoon a little more than a quarter of the cream into the bottom of a trifle bowl. Top with a third of the pound cake, followed by a third of the strawberries and their juices. Repeat the layers, starting with cream, then cake, then strawberries. Top with the remaining cream and a few strawberries. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Special equipment: Six 6- to 8-ounce clear glass or plastic wide-mouthed tumblers
• For the strawberries: Put the gelatin in a medium mixing bowl. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small pot, then pour it over the gelatin, whisking until smooth. Add the strawberries and sugar, mixing and coarsely mashing until the most of the strawberries are broken up. Refrigerate until the mixture is cold and slightly thickened, about 1 hour.
• For the custard: Combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking constantly; simmer, whisking, until thick, 2 minutes. Stir in the butter and vanilla, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap or wax paper, and refrigerate until cool.
• To assemble: Put a layer of angel food cake cubes in the bottom of six tumblers; be careful not to press down too hard. Divide half of the strawberry mixture among the tumblers. Follow with half of the custard over the strawberry layer. Repeat all three layers.
• Beat the cream with the confectioner's sugar until it holds soft peaks. Add the orange extract. Spoon whipped cream on top of the trifles. Garnish with mint sprigs.

SUPER STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Toss strawberries and sugar together in a bowl; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Beat milk and pudding mix together in a bowl with a whisk for about 2 minutes; fold whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
• Slice angel food cake horizontally into 3 layers. Spread strawberry jam onto cut side of 1 layer putting it together with one of the remaining layers; cut into 2 inch pieces. Spread jam onto the remaining layer and also cut into 2-inch pieces; sandwich pieces together.
• Layer about half the cake pieces into the bottom of a trifle bowl; top with a layer of about half the strawberries. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture atop the strawberries. Repeat layering. Top with blueberries.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

LEMON STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Whisk lemon pudding mixes and almondmilk together for 2 minutes. Fold in 8 oz of whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes.
• Cut angel food cake into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, combine remaining 8 oz of whipped topping with lemon curd, folding together again thoroughly combined. Set aside.
• Layer half of the angel food cake in the bottom of a large bowl or trifle dish.
• Top with half of the pudding mixture, half of the sliced strawberries, and half of the lemon curd mixture.
• Repeat layers.
• Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices if desired.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

WAFFLE-AND-STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, 1/2 cup cream, and egg yolks. Cook over medium-high, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Pour through sieve into bowl. Stir in butter and vanilla until combined. Press plastic wrap against surface of pudding to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate 3 hours (or up to 3 days).
• Toss strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; let sit until fruit has released some juice, 20 minutes. Using an electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups cream and 1/4 cup sugar on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
• In a large bowl or trifle dish, layer half the waffles, strawberries, pudding, and whipped cream; repeat. Cover trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day).

EASY STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease and line the base of a 20 cm round cake tin. Whisk the two eggs and 60g sugar with a handheld whisk until pale and fluffy. Fold in the flour well, being sure to scrape to the bottom. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 10-12 mins.
• Prepare the jelly with the water. Cut out rounds of your sponge and place in the bottom of the trifle dish. Pour over all of the prepared jelly. Leave in the fridge for 6+ hours, preferably overnight. If you are in a rush, freeze for 1 hour then place in the fridge until set.
• Make the custard. Whisk together the egg yolks and 30g sugar. Heat the milk until almost boiling, then gradually pour over the yolks and sugar. Whisk in 2 tbsp cornflour. Return to the heat and whisk on low for 10 minutes until the custard is thick. Leave to cool for 30 minutes then pour over the jelly sponge. Place in the fridge to chill.
• Remove the trifle from the fridge when cool. Whip the cream to soft peaks, and spread over the trifle. Decorate with the toppings in a decorative pattern. Chill for 2+ hours before serving with a large spoon.

RASPBERRY TRUFFLE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Place chocolate almond milk in a small saucepan; heat through. Add vodka and raspberry liqueur; transfer to a mug., Pour vanilla almond milk into a small bowl. With a frother, blend until foamy. Spoon foam into mug. Sprinkle with cocoa if desired.