Email to Donna Gregory      

Recipe Categories: donnag3591's HOME PAGEAPPETIZERS BEVERAGES BREAD BREAKFAST CAKESandPIES CANDY CASSEROLES COOKIES CROCKPOT DESSERTS EGGS FISHandSEAFOOD FRUIT icecream KidsPage MEATS PASTA PASTRIES piescobblers POULTRY RICE SALADandDRESSING SANDWICHES SAUCES SNACKS SOUPSandSTEWS SpecialHelp Stuffing VEGETABLES

Individual Strawberry Trifles




Source of Recipe


Giada De Laurentiis


Recipe Introduction


Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 servings



Recipe Link: http://foodnetwork.com

List of Ingredients




Marinated strawberries:
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
Whipped cream:
3 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1 (1 pound) fresh pound cake
1/3 cup amaretto liqueur
2 amaretto cookies, for garnish
Demerara sugar, for garnish






Recipe



In a small shallow casserole dish, toss the strawberries with vinegar and let stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. After the strawberries have marinated, check for sweetness, adding sugar if desired.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, whisk the cream to soft peaks. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Whip until stiff peaks. Set aside.


Using a serrated knife, slice pound cake lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. You will only need 4 slices. Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles from each cake slice. Line up 2 high ball glasses and place 1 cake circle in the bottom of each. Brush cakes with amaretto liqueur. Add 2 tablespoons of marinated strawberries and spread evenly. Using a different tablespoon, add a large dollop of whipped cream and spread evenly. Add a second layer of cake, pressing down lightly. Brush with amaretto liqueur. Add 2 tablespoons of marinated strawberries and spread evenly. Top with a large dollop of whipped cream, spreading evenly. Use remaining cake, cream and strawberries to create a more humble trifle dish.

Cover trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate for impromptu indulgence, Keeping in mind that it will store for up to 2 days.


To serve, remove and discard plastic wrap. Grate amaretto cookie on top and sprinkle with demerara sugar.