…from the California Kitchen ![]() How you doin’? At the Palm Grill in Burlingame, California we used to serve a special Trifle of the Week. It might have been Chocolate Trifle one week or Blueberry Trifle the next, but from the early days of spring and throughout the entire summer we always made Fresh Strawberry Trifles. When you serve my Strawberry Trifle with homemade pastry cream it looks like one of the winning entries from The Great British Bake-Off. Worthy of Star Baker status, it’s one of the simplest desserts you’ll ever prepare. This easy-to-assemble recipe can be as quick to make as 30 minutes although I like to let it sit for a couple of hours to let all the flavors bloom. Your guests will appreciate that each bite brings a unique and different taste experience. Take one spoonful of this decadent treat for the perfect combination of sherry, whipped cream, strawberries, yellow or white cake, and sweet vanilla cream. As they say in jolly ol’ England it is easy-peasy and jolly-good. This is what one might call an impression dessert that doesn’t break the budget. The trick to this dessert is in the assembly, not the baking. So, make sure you have all the ingredients ready to go before “throwing” it all together. Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: Varies by recipe Assembly time: 15 minutes Yield: 12 to 14 Ingredients 3 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 pounds sliced strawberries (and other fruit as desired) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 12.7-oz jar strawberry preserves 20 ounces yellow or white cake, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes (it’s okay to use a cake mix or angel food cake) 3 ounces sweet sherry, divided 2-1/2 cups Ed’s Basic Pastry Cream (recipe below) 1/2-pound whole or half strawberries to garnish the top Directions
Ed’s Basic Pastry Cream A classic pastry cream is used in bakeries and restaurants for fillings for cakes, pies, pastries and trifles. I hate it when I go to a restaurant and find out the pastry chef is using an easy mix. What’s so hard to do my way? Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Yield: 2-1/2 Cups Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 large egg 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions
ChefSecrets: You will need a large bowl to assemble your trifle. If you don't have a classic trifle bowl (available at Amazon and Walmart) or big wide-based vase you can use a large mixing or serving bowl, preferably glass, so you can see all those pretty layers you created. The fact that you already own it makes it a great option. Quip of the Day: “As I watch this new generation try to rewrite history, one thing I’m sure of....it will be misspelled and have no punctuation.” ------------------------------------------- Do you have a question or comment? Send your thoughts to [email protected]. All recipes and cooking tips are posted on our website https://www.perspectives-la.com/covid-19-survival-guide. ------------------------------------------- To you and everyone dear to you, be strong, be positive, stay well, stay safe and be kind. Take a breath and count your blessings, and if you have a little extra to share with others, please consider donating to Feeding America. #Desserts #Trifle #Strawberries #StrawberryTrifle #SummerFruit #Sherry #WhiteCake #YellowCake #PastryCream #Covid19 #FeedingAmerica #PerspectivesTheConsultingGroup ©Perspectives/The Consulting Group, Inc., 2022
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