Peach Almond Trifle Food

PEACH MELBA TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix raspberries and cornstarch until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Strain seeds; cover and refrigerate., In a large bowl, mix yogurt and extract; fold in whipped topping. In a 4-qt. bowl, layer half each of the cake cubes, yogurt mixture and peaches. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving. Serve with raspberry sauce.

PEACH ALMOND TRIFLE

Steps:

• 1. Combine the peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook just until the sugar is dissolved. You want to keep the bright color of the peaches, so don't over cook them. Take the pan off the heat and let cool; the mixture should thicken up a little as it cools.
• 2. Beat the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth and light. Add the cream, almond and vanilla extracts, and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and the consistency of whipped cream.
• 3. To assemble the trifle, spoon a layer of the cream mixture into a large trifle or glass bowl just to cover the bottom, maybe 1/4 of the mixture. Add half of the pound cake. Then layer about 1/2 of the peaches and juices. Then layer 1/3 of the almonds over the peaches. Place 1/2 of the cream mixture on top of the almonds. Layer everything one more time. You should have about 1/3 of the almonds and a little of the peaches left. To finish the trifle, spoon the remaining peaches on top of the cream layer and then sprinkle the almonds on top.
• 4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

FRESH PEACH TRIFLE

Steps:

• Place peaches in a large bowl, and gently toss with lemon juice. Place 1 cup of peaches in a blender, set aside remaining slices, and blend until smooth. Place yogurt into a bowl; stir in the peach puree and lemon zest until well blended.
• Cut the angel food cake into squares and place half in the bottom of a glass dish. Spoon half of the peach slices over the cake. Cover with half of the yogurt mixture. Place remaining cake squares over the yogurt. Top with peaches, reserving 5 or 6 slices for garnish. Cover with remaining yogurt mixture. Garnish with peach slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PEACH TRIFLE

Steps:

• To make the custard: Combine sugar and flour in heavy bottomed saucepan,add milk& beaten egg yolks.
• Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
• Place wax paper directly on surface to prevent a skin forming,cool.
• To assemble the trifle: Place 1/2 of the sponge cakes in the bottom of a glass serving bowl.
• Pierce the cakes with a fork.
• Sprinkle 1/2 combined liqueurs and juice over sponge cake.
• Cover with 1/2 chopped peaches.
• Pour 1/2 warm custard over top,making sure some seeps onto cake layer.
• Repeat layers.
• Top with whipped cream.
• Decorate with sliced peaches& almonds.

ALMOND & APRICOT TRIFLES

Steps:

• 1 Line the bottom of 4 small glass serving dishes with the cake. Mix ½ the Disaronno with 6 tbsp of reserved juice, then divide this between the bowls. Arrange apricots on top of the sponge, then pour on custard. Cover and chill for at least 10 mins, or up to a day.
• Just before serving, add the remaining Disaronno to the cream and whip until it just holds its shape. Spoon over the custard and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

PEACH - AMARETTO TRIFLE

Steps:

• Mix cornstarch, sugar and eggs until well-blended.
• Gradually stir in milk.
• Add butter and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens.
• Remove from heat, cover and cool slightly.
• Stir in vanilla and ½ cup liqueur.
• Press plastic wrap directly over top of custard, cover and chill for several hours.
• Cut cakes into ½ inch cubes.
• Mix preserves with ¼ cup liqueur.
• In an attractive crystal or glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, preserves and peaches.
• Add half of custard.
• Repeat layering and top off with remaining custard.
• Chill, wrapped in clingfilm, for atleast one day before serving.
• Just before serving, cover with whipped cream and lavishly sprinkle on toasted, sliced almonds.
• Note: You can also sprinkle almonds between the layers.

PEAR & ALMOND PAVLOVA TRIFLE

Steps:

• Toss the pears with 4 tbsp sherry in a bowl, then cover and leave to steep while you make the meringues.
• Heat the oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2 and line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. To make the meringues, put the egg whites in a very clean bowl and beat with an electric whisk on medium speed for 3-4 mins until white, foamy and doubled in size. Alternatively, use a stand mixer. Increase the speed and add the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, whisking each addition until completely incorporated before adding another. When all the sugar has been added, beat the mixture for a further 2-3 mins until it's glossy, shiny and holds stiff peaks on the beaters. Whisk in the vanilla until incorporated.
• Spoon six dollops of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet using a large metal spoon, leaving plenty of space between each. Bake for 1 hr 30 mins, then turn off the oven, leave the door slightly ajar and leave the meringues inside to cool to room temperature, about 1-2 hrs (see tip).
• Meanwhile, arrange the cake pieces in a large trifle bowl, or divide between eight dessert glasses. Top with the pears, reserving eight slices to decorate, and drizzle over any juices from the bowl. Pour the remaining sherry over the cake and fruit, then chill until ready to assemble.
• To serve, whip the cream with the icing sugar using an electric whisk to soft peaks. Crumble four of the meringues and gently fold into the whipped cream, then spoon the mixture over the trifle.
• Crumble over the remaining meringues and scatter with the amaretti biscuits and toasted almonds. Top with the reserved pear slices, then serve straightaway or chill until ready to serve - the meringue pieces will start to dissolve and lose their crunch over time, but the trifle will still be delicious for up to 3 hrs.