Cranberry Trifle Recipe
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Cranberry Trifle Recipe
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This easy cranberry trifle features soft cake layered with sweet tart cranberries and homemade custard. This beautiful dessert is perfect for any time of year!
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Ingredients
Cranberry Layer
- 24 ounces fresh cranberries 2 packages
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
Custard Layer
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ cups milk
- 9 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
Cake
- 14.25 ounces white cake mix 1 box, baked, cooled and cubed
- Whipped Cream for decorating
- sugared cranberries for decorating
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Instructions
Cranberry Layer
- Combine all cranberry layer ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook uncovered about 10 minutes. Cool completely. Discard cinnamon stick.
Custard Layer
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk in milk. Stir over medium-high heat until mixture reaches a boil, let boil 2 minutes while stirring.
- Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly add 1 cup of the hot milk mixture at a time to the eggs while whisking. Return the mixture to the sauce pan and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Let boil 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Cool in the saucepan for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour into a large bowl and place plastic wrap on the surface. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
Assembly
- Place half of the cake cubes on the bottom of a trifle bowl. Top with half of the cranberry mixture and half of the custard. Repeat layers.
- Top with whipped cream and candied cranberries if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
387
(19%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5.8mg
(6%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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