Tiramisu Eggnog Trifle Food

TIRAMISU TRIFLES

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 pound mascarpone with 3 tablespoons sugar. Dip 12 ladyfingers in a mix of 3/4 cup espresso and 1 tablespoon rum. Layer the mascarpone and ladyfingers in glasses, breaking the cookies to fit, if necessary. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.

TIRAMISU EGGNOG TRIFLE

Steps:

• Whisk 1 1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup rum, 3 tablespoons brandy, yolks, and nutmeg in metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk constantly until mixture thickens and candy thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140°F for 3 minutes, about 5 minutes total. Remove bowl from over water. Whisk mascarpone, 1 container at a time, into warm custard until blended.
• Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, vanilla, 1 tablespoon brandy, and 1 teaspoon rum in large bowl until cream holds peaks. Fold in mascarpone mixture.
• Bring 1 cup water to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and espresso powder; stir to dissolve. Mix in liqueur. Submerge 1 biscuit in espresso mixture, turning to coat twice; shake excess liquid back into pan. Place dipped biscuit, sugared side facing out, around bottom side of 14-cup trifle dish, pressing against side of dish (biscuit may break). Repeat with enough biscuits to go around bottom sides of dish once. Dip more biscuits and arrange over bottom of dish to cover.
• Spoon 2 cups mascarpone mixture over biscuits; spread to cover. Sprinkle 1/4 cup ground chocolate over, making chocolate visible at sides of dish. Repeat with more biscuits dipped into espresso mixture, mascarpone mixture, and ground chocolate in 2 more layers each. Cover with 1 more layer of dipped biscuits and enough mascarpone mixture to reach top of trifle dish. Sprinkle remaining ground chocolate over, covering completely. Cover and chill overnight.
• Gently press stem end of largest chocolate leaves around edge of trifle. Fill center with smaller leaves. (Can be made 8 hours ahead; chill.)
• *Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

EGGNOG TIRAMISU TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, 1-1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, rum, brandy and nutmeg until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in the cheese., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into mascarpone mixture., Place chocolate chips in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped., In a small saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Stir in the coffee liqueur, espresso powder and remaining sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Dip 14 ladyfingers into mixture; arrange in a single layer in a 5-qt. glass bowl. Spread 2 cups mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chocolate. Repeat layers four times. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

TIRAMISU EGGNOG TRIFLE

Steps:

• Whisk 1-1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup rum, 3 tablespoons brandy, yolks and nutmeg in metal bowl.
• Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water(do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
• Whisk constantly until mixture thickens and candy thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140F for 3 minutes, about 5 minutes total.
• Remove bowl from over water.
• Whisk mascarpone, 1 container at a time, into warm custard until blended.
• Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, vanilla, 1 tablespoon brandy and 1 teaspoon rum in large bowl until cream holds peaks.
• Fold in mascarpone mixture.
• Bring 1 cup water to simmer in small saucepan.
• Remove from heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons sugar and espresso powder; stir to dissolve.
• Mix in liqueur.
• Submerge 1 biscuit in espresso mixture, turning to coat twice; shake excess liquid back into pan.
• Place dipped biscuit, sugared side facing out, around bottom side of 14-cup trifle dish, pressing against side of dish(biscuit may break).
• Repeat with enough biscuits to go around bottom sides of dish.
• Dip more biscuits and arrange over bottom of dish to cover.
• Spoon 2 cups mascarpone mixture over biscuits; spread to cover.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup ground chocolate over, making chocolate visible at sides of dish.
• Repeat with more biscuits dipped into espresso mixture, mascarpone mixture, and ground chocolate in 2 more layers each.
• Cover with 1 more layer of dipped biscuits and enough mascarpone mixture to reach top of trifle dish.
• Sprinkle remaining ground chocolate over, covering completely.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Gently press stem end of largest chocolate leaves around edge of trifle.
• Fill center with smaller leaves.(Can be made 8 hours ahead;chill).
• *Biscuits or Bourdoirs are available in Italian markets, special foods stores, and some supermarkets.
• CHOCOLATE LEAVES:.
• Line large baking sheet with foil.
• Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth and instant-read thermometer inserted into chocolate registers 115°F
• Brush chocolate over veined side (underside) of 1 leaf, coating thickly and completely.
• Arrange chocolate side up on prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat with remaining leaves and chocolate, rewarming chocolate if necessary to maintain 115°F temperature.
• Chill leaves until firm, about 45 minutes.
• Starting at stem end, carefully pull back green leaf, releasing chocolate leaf; return leaves to same baking sheet.
• (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
• Using small artist brush, carefully brush some leaves with gold dust, if desired.
• *Available at cake and candy supply stores.

EGGNOG TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Step One - Prepare Cream Mixture:.
• In an electric mixer, whip sugar and egg yolk on high speed until pale yellow and thick. With mixer on medium speed add mascarpone or cream cheese and whip until smooth. Add 1 oz Marsala and mix until incorporated. Fold in eggnog. Refrigerate.
• Step Two - Prepare Espresso Mixture:.
• Combine espresso, additional 1 oz Marsala, sugar, and warm water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Step Three:.
• To assemble, dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture. Layer dipped ladyfingers on bottom of serving platter. Top with one layer of cream mixture. Add another layer of ladyfinger, topped with a second layer of cream mixture. Sift cocoa over top.

EGGNOG TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually add eggnog; mix well. Fold in extract and 1 cup whipped cream (or use cool whip); set aside.
• Cut cake into 1/2-in. slices; place a fourth in a 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with 1/3 cup jam. Spoon 1 cup of eggnog mixture over all. Repeat twice.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Fold sugar and vanilla into remaining whipped cream; spoon on top of trifle. Garnish with cherries.
• NOTE: You can make it the night before or early in the morning and placed in the fridge until serving time.

TIRAMISU TRIFLE

Steps:

• Arrange the cake pieces in the bottom of a large trifle dish, then drizzle over 20ml of the liqueur or madeira wine and set aside.
• For the coffee crémeux, tip the custard and coffee granules into a large pan set over a medium heat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and, when the custard is boiling, pour it over, whisking until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool for 5 mins until just warm, then whisk in the butter until well combined. Pour the crémeux over the cake layer in the dish and level with the back of a spoon. Chill for 1 hr until set.
• Mix the remaining coffee liqueur or madeira with the cooled coffee in a shallow bowl. Dip the sponge fingers in the mixture for 5 seconds on each side, arranging them in a single layer over the set crémeux, then vertically against the side of the trifle dish. Keep chilled while you prepare the tiramisu filling.
• Tip the egg yolks, caster sugar and marsala wine into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water, and beat with an electric whisk for 10 mins until pale and light. Put in the fridge to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone and double cream together to soft peaks using an electric whisk. Gently whisk in the cooled egg yolk mixture until the filling is smooth and lump-free. Spoon the tiramisu filling over the sponge fingers in the trifle dish and chill for at least 30 mins.
• Meanwhile, for the brown sugar cream, tip the double cream and brown sugar into a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until the mixture holds soft peaks and can easily ripple off the spoon. Spoon dollops of the brown sugar cream over the tiramisu filling, then sift over the cocoa powder before serving. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to three days.

PATRIOTIC TRIFLE

Steps:

• Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar.
• Add sour cream, vanilla and Cool Whip.
• Mix pudding as directed and add to cheese mixture.
• In separate bowls add sugar to each type of fruit and let sit. You can also add a bit of orange juice to fruit mixture if fruit isn't very juicy.
• In a trifle dish, or clear glass bowl, put a tightly packed layer of angel food cake pieces.
• Drizzle a little orange juice over cake layer.
• Now alternate layers of berries, pudding/cheese mixture and cake til dish is full.
• Last layer should be pudding/cheese mixture.
• Garnish with fresh berries.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours. This is really good made the day before too.
• This is a beautiful dessert and looks very difficult so get ready to enjoy all the compliments you'll receive when you bring this dish to your next event.

TIRAMISU TRIFLE

Steps:

• Mix the coffee and liqueur in a wide dish.
• In another bowl mix the mascarpone with the custard until smooth using an electric hand mixer.
• Take about a third of the sponge fingers and dip them in the coffee/liqueur mix and line the bottom of a glass dish with them, drizzle a bit more of the liquid over the sponge fingers.
• Now sprinkle over a third of the chocolate followed with a layer of the Mascarpone/custard mix.
• Repeat twice.
• Chill for at least 2 hours or up to a day.
• Just before serving sprinkle with the almonds and more chocolate.

EGGNOG TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually add eggnog; mix well. Fold in extract and 1 cup whipped cream; set aside. , Cut cake into 1/2-in. slices; place a fourth in a 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with 1/3 cup jam. Spoon 1 cup of eggnog mixture over all. Repeat twice. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , Fold sugar and vanilla into remaining whipped cream; spoon on top of trifle. Garnish with cherries.