Dessert

Ultimate berry mascarpone trifle

The clue is in the name. This is, no question, the ultimate berry trifle. It is perfect for any special occasion.
ULTIMATE BERRY TRIFLE
8
3H 30M

Ingredients

Method

Ultimate berry mascarpone trifle

1.Place cold water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatine over; stand 3 minutes. Microwave gelatine mixture on medium (50%) 20 seconds or until dissolved (or stand in pan of simmering water until dissolved). Cool slightly.
2.In a large jug, combine gelatine mixture and juice. Pour mixture into a 2.5 L (10-cup) serving dish. Refrigerate 1½ hours or until almost set.
3.Make mascarpone mixture.
4.Brush cut-side of sponge fingers with liqueur; arrange on jelly, breaking any sponge fingers into smaller pieces as needed to fit dish. Scatter half the strawberries and half the raspberries onto sponge fingers; spoon mascarpone mixture over berries. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate several hours or until firm.
5.Just before serving, top trifle with the remaining strawberries and raspberries, then blueberries and mint leaves.

Mascarpone mixture

6.In a small bowl, beat egg yolks, paste and half the sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. In a large bowl, stir mascarpone and liqueur with a wooden spoon until well combined. Gently fold egg yolk mixture into mascarpone mixture. In a small clean bowl, beat egg whites and remaining sugar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into mascarpone mixture.

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