Home Made Cranberry Orange Trifle
This recipe provides instructions for making a delicious cranberry orange trifle. It involves preparing a vanilla cake, cranberry sauce, vanilla custard, and frosted cranberries, which are then layered in a trifle bowl with whipped cream.
This recipe provides instructions for making a delicious cranberry orange trifle. It involves preparing a vanilla cake, cranberry sauce, vanilla custard, and frosted cranberries, which are then layered in a trifle bowl with whipped cream.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- whipped cream:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- for cake:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- finely grated zest of 1 orange
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup chilled heavy cream
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1/4 cup stevia in the raw® bakers bag
- 1 cup stevia in the raw® bakers bag
- cranberry-orange sauce:
- 1 pound fresh cranberries
- vanilla custard:
- frosted cranberries:
- 1 tablespoon stevia in the raw® bakers bag
- zest of 1 orange, cut into thin slivers
- Carbohydrate 54.1
- Cholesterol 168
- Fat 19.6
- Protein 6.3
- Sodium 186
- Calories 411 calories;
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour two 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat butter, sugar, and stevia until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down bowl and beaters after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between cake pans. Smooth tops and bake, rotating pans halfway through baking, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pans on a rack for 10 minutes, then unmold onto rack to cool completely, at least 1 hour.
- For cranberry sauce, combine water, sugar, stevia in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Add cranberries and orange zest and reduce heat to simmer gently until berries are translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
- For custard, whisk sugar, stevia, egg yolks, egg, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl. Bring milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Whisking constantly, pour half the milk into the egg mixture. Pour egg mixture, whisking constantly, back into saucepan with remaining milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low, until custard thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Scrape custard into a bowl and stir in vanilla. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of custard, and chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
- For frosted cranberries, toss cranberries with egg white to lightly coat. Roll cranberries in sugar, then spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet and let dry for 2 hours at room temperature.
- When ready to assemble trifle, make whipped cream. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cream, stevia, and vanilla on medium speed until stiff. Beat custard in a medium bowl until creamy.
- To assemble, cut cakes into 1-inch chunks. Scatter half the cake cubes in a 2- to 3-quart glass trifle bowl. Spread half the cranberry sauce on top. Top with half the custard. Top with remaining cake cubes, then cranberry sauce, then custard. Spread whipped cream evenly on top, and decorate with frosted cranberries and orange zest.
My Cranberry Orange Trifle Adventure: A Sweet Escape from the Everyday
As a busy working mom, time is my most precious commodity. Weekends are often a blur of errands, kids' activities, and catching up on household chores. Finding time for myself, let alone indulging in elaborate baking projects, often feels like a distant dream. But this week, a small spark of rebellion ignited within me. I craved something sweet, something luxurious, something that whispered promises of a relaxing Sunday afternoon. That's when I stumbled upon this cranberry orange trifle recipe, and it was exactly the escape I needed.
The initial apprehension was palpable. The recipe seemed intricate, a multi-stage culinary journey that involved baking a cake, crafting a vibrant cranberry sauce, making a silky smooth custard, and, to top it all off, creating those beautiful frosted cranberries. I must admit, the sheer number of ingredients and steps initially intimidated me. I almost abandoned the idea, opting for a simpler, less time-consuming dessert. But something about the image of that layered delight – the moist cake, the tangy cranberries, the creamy custard, and the cloud-like whipped cream – compelled me to proceed.
And I'm so glad I did. The process, while multi-faceted, was surprisingly therapeutic. Each step, from whisking the cake batter to simmering the cranberry sauce, felt like a mini meditation. The rhythmic movements, the delicate balance of flavors, the anticipation of the final product – it all worked together to create a sense of calm and accomplishment amidst the usual chaos of my week. The kitchen transformed into a sanctuary, a place where I could disconnect from the demands of my day and simply focus on the joy of creating something beautiful and delicious. The aroma of baking cake and simmering cranberries filled the air, creating an ambiance of warmth and comfort that permeated my entire home.
The resulting trifle was beyond expectations. The layers worked in perfect harmony, each element complementing and enhancing the others. The moist cake provided a lovely contrast to the tart cranberry sauce, while the creamy custard added a touch of indulgence. The frosted cranberries, glistening with sugar, provided a delightful textural element, adding a festive touch to this already impressive creation. And the whipped cream? Pure, unadulterated bliss. The dessert was beautiful to look at and even more delicious to eat.
This trifle wasn't just a dessert; it was a testament to my ability to find joy and peace in the midst of a hectic life. It was a reminder that even amidst the chaos, there's always time to create something special, something that nourishes not only the body but also the soul. It was a sweet escape, a moment of self-care, and a delicious reward for a week well spent. I highly recommend taking the time to make this recipe; it’s a delicious adventure worth undertaking.
More than just a dessert, this cranberry orange trifle became a symbol of my ability to balance the demands of my busy life with the simple pleasures of cooking and creating something beautiful. It's a recipe I'll cherish not only for its delicious taste but also for the sense of accomplishment and self-care it provided. The joy it brought to my family, witnessing their delighted faces as they savored this delightful creation, made the entire process even more rewarding. It's a recipe I'll undoubtedly make again, and I encourage you to give it a try. It's a small act of rebellion against the everyday, a delicious escape, and a perfect reminder that even amidst the chaos, there's always time for a little bit of sweetness.
From the preparation to the final presentation, making this trifle was more than just a culinary exercise; it was a journey of self-discovery and a testament to the power of finding moments of peace and joy amidst the everyday hustle.
