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Caramel Apple White Chocolate Trifle

Source of Recipe


Cooking with Paula Deen (September / October 2008)



List of Ingredients



• ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
  
• 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, divided
  
• 1 Tbsp butter
  
• 2 egg yolks
  
• 2 Tbsp apple schnapps
  
• 1 Tbsp sugar
  
• 2 (2-ounce) squares white chocolate, melted and cooled
  
• 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
  
• Garnish: whipped cream, chopped pecans, caramel sauce
  






Instructions



1. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cream, and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
   
   
2. In the top of a double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, schnapps, and sugar. Set pan over simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
   
   
3. In a medium bowl, beat remaining 1 cup cream at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until medium peaks form; fold into cooled egg mixture. Gently fold in melted chcoolate.
   
   To serve:
   Evenly layer apple pie filling, brown sugar mixture and mousse in 2 individual serving dishes. Chill for 30 minutes. Garnish with whipped cream, pecans and caramel sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 2 servings.