Delicious and Festive Christmas Trifle Recipe

Impress your guests this holiday season with a show-stopping Christmas trifle. Layers of fluffy cake, creamy custard, and festive berries are topped with whipped cream and garnished with candy canes. This indulgent dessert is the perfect way to end your holiday feast. With a preparing time of 45 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to put this amazing dessert together and enjoy the festivities with your loved ones. This recipe is categorized under desserts and Christmas recipes.

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• For the custard:
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the trifle:
• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Candy canes for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
9. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
10. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
11. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture.
12. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
13. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
14. In a bowl, toss the mixed berries with the granulated sugar and orange juice.
15. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
16. To assemble the trifle, cut the cooled cake into small cubes.
17. Place a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle bowl or individual serving glasses.
18. Spoon a layer of custard over the cake cubes, followed by a layer of the mixed berries.
19. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of berries.
20. Top the trifle with the whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes.
21. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
22. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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