Mincemeat Trifle

Name: Mincemeat Trifle
Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks; 2 cups whole milk; 2/3 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups prepared mincemeat; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces); 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; Red and green candied cherries, optional

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

6 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups prepared mincemeat
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Red and green candied cherries, optional

Directions

1

In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, sugar, lemon zest and salt until blended. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2

Meanwhile, combine mincemeat and lemon juice. Tear cake into 1-in. cubes; place a third of the cake in a trifle bowl or 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with a third of the custard and half of the mincemeat. Repeat layers. Top with remaining custard.
3

In a bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form; spread over custard. Garnish with cherries if desired. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.