Name: Cranberry Trifle Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: For the Cranberry Jam:; 24 ounces fresh cranberries, washed (about 6 cups; 680g); 24 ounces pure, unsweetened cranberry juice (about 3 cups; 680g); 4 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain (about 1/2 cup; 115g), or a complementary alternative; 16 ounces plain or lightly toasted sugar; 1 (3-inch) strip of orange peel, optional; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, optional; For the Whipped Mascarpone:; 24 ounces mascarpone (three 8-ounce containers; 680g), straight from the fridge; 14 ounces heavy cream (about 1 3/4 cup; 395g); 5 ounces dark maple syrup (about 1/2 cup; 140g); 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; To Assemble:; 1 (10-inch) angel food cake, store bought or homemade , cut into 1-inch cubes; Cardamaro, or other spirit, to taste

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45m

This Cranberry Trifle recipe features layers of freshly made cranberry jam, whipped mascarpone, and fluffy angel food cake. The perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a hint of elderflower liqueur and cinnamon, this dessert is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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Servings: 20

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For The Cranberry Jam

24 ounces fresh cranberries, washed (about 6 cups; 680g)

24 ounces pure, unsweetened cranberry juice (about 3 cups; 680g)

4 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain (about 1/2 cup; 115g), or a complementary alternative

16 ounces plain or lightly toasted sugar

1 (3-inch) strip of orange peel, optional

1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, optional

For The Whipped Mascarpone

24 ounces mascarpone (three 8-ounce containers; 680g), straight from the fridge

14 ounces heavy cream (about 1 3/4 cup; 395g)

5 ounces dark maple syrup (about 1/2 cup; 140g)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

To Assemble

1 (10-inch) angel food cake, store bought or homemade , cut into 1-inch cubes

Cardamaro, or other spirit, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

473kcal

23%
Fat

28g

1%
Saturated Fat

16g

0%
Carbohydrates

46g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

37g

1%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

96mg

4%
Sodium

69mg

3%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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