Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Trifle Food

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY PUNCH BOWL TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack., Cut cake into 1-in. cubes. Place half of the cubes in a 6-qt. glass punch bowl. Top with half of the sliced strawberries; drizzle with half of the strawberry glaze. Spread with 3-1/2 cups whipped topping. , In a microwave-safe bowl, heat frosting on high for 20-30 seconds or until pourable, stirring often; cool slightly. Drizzle half over the whipped topping. Repeat layers of cake, berries, glaze and whipped topping. If desired, drizzle with remaining frosting and sprinkle with shaved chocolate.

STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE BROWNIE TRIFLE

Steps:

• 1. Slice the strawberries and place in a bowl. Then stir in 1/3 cup of sugar. Cover and place in the fridge.
• 2. Prepare the brownies as directed on the box. Cool completely. Then cut into 1-inch squares.
• 3. Beat the mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, vanilla, vinegar, and 1 cup of sugar until thickened. Cover and chill.
• 4. To assemble, place 1/3 of brownie squares in the bottom of a 2 qt trifle dish, then cream mixture.
• 5. With a slotted spoon top cream mixture with strawberries. Repeat, finishing with the cream mixture on top.
• 6. Garnish the top with halved strawberries coated with sugar and mint sprigs (optional).
• 7. Chill until ready to serve.

STRAWBERRY-CHOCOLATE MASCARPONE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Chill one large glass and one medium glass bowl for about 20 minutes.
• In the large bowl beat together the mascarpone, sugar, orange juice and zest until creamy.
• In the medium bowl whip cream until soft peaks form.
• Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture.
• Combine the strawberries and orange liquor.
• Cut the cake into 1/2 inch slices.
• Arrange 1/2 of the slices in the bottom of a 8 cup glass bowl.
• Top with 1/2 the sliced strawberries, including 1/2 the juice/liquor.
• Spread with half the mascarpone mixture.
• Sprinkle with half the grated chocolate.
• Repeat layers ending with grated chocolate.
• Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, up to 12 hours.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Note: This recipe needs to be assembled 8 - 24 hours ahead of time.
• Chocolate Genoise: Add eggs to a bowl and beat for 5 minutes. Add slowly, 1 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat well. Fold in the sifted flour and cocoa powder. Fold the melted butter in, a little at a time.
• Butter and flour a 8" square pan. Pour the batter into pan and bake at 350 oven for 20 minutes. Cool and cut into small pieces. Set aside the chocolate genoise.
• Mousse: In a food processor, blend chocolate chips with 1/3 cup hot coffee. (Note: the coffee needs to be hot enough to melt the chocolate chips) Add 3 egg yolks, one at a time, then add 1/4 cup brady; blend well.
• With a mix master, beat egg whites until stiff and fold them into chocolate mixture. Set aside the mousse.
• Whipping Cream: Whip the whipping cream and set aside.
• To Assemble: In a large glass bowl, layer the chocolate genoise pieces. Sprinkle with a little brandy. Dot the jam over the chocolate cake; then sprinkle the strawberries over the mixture, then chocolate mousse, finishing up with the whipping cream.
• Repeat sequence, ending with the last of the cake and top with the last of the whipping cream.
• Garnish with chocolate curls or grated chocolate. Chill.