Citrus Christmas Trifle Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 tablespoon grated grapefruit peel
- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
- 2 cups mixed citrus fruit (such as orange segments, grapefruit segments, and tangerine segments)
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, grapefruit juice, and Grand Marnier. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whip cream, sour cream, sugar, grated orange peel, and grated grapefruit peel until stiff peaks form.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the angel food cake cubes, then half of the citrus fruit. Pour half of the juice mixture evenly over the fruit and cake. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the top.
- Repeat with another layer of angel food cake, citrus fruit, juice mixture, and whipped cream mixture.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with mint sprigs before serving.
Verdict:
This Citrus Christmas Trifle is a perfect festive dessert that will leave your guests wanting more. The combination of tangy citrus, fluffy angel food cake, and creamy whipped cream makes for a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for the holiday season.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this Citrus Christmas Trifle in a beautiful trifle dish to showcase the layers. You could also serve it in individual glasses for a more elegant presentation. This trifle goes well with a cup of tea or coffee after a heavy meal.
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