Berry Mini Trifle Recipe
Step 1: Blend 1½ cups of the raspberries or blackberries with the lemon juice and granulated sugar.
Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Step 3: Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced slightly.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the berry mixture.
Step 5: Bring back to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened to a jam-like consistency.
Step 6: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until completely cooled.
Shortcut: Use your favourite store-bought berry jam instead.
Step 7: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 8: In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Step 9: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Step 10: Add a layer of crumbled cake, granola, graham crackers, or cookies to the bottom of six small glasses or jars.
Step 11: Spoon in a layer of mascarpone cream.
Step 12: Add a layer of berry jam.
Step 13: Repeat with another layer of mascarpone cream.
Step 14: Top with the remaining fresh berries.
Step 15: Dust with icing sugar, if desired.
Directions
Step 1: Blend 1½ cups of the raspberries or blackberries with the lemon juice and granulated sugar.
Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Step 3: Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced slightly.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the berry mixture.
Step 5: Bring back to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened to a jam-like consistency.
Step 6: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until completely cooled.
Shortcut: Use your favourite store-bought berry jam instead.
Step 7: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 8: In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Step 9: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Step 10: Add a layer of crumbled cake, granola, graham crackers, or cookies to the bottom of six small glasses or jars.
Step 11: Spoon in a layer of mascarpone cream.
Step 12: Add a layer of berry jam.
Step 13: Repeat with another layer of mascarpone cream.
Step 14: Top with the remaining fresh berries.
Step 15: Dust with icing sugar, if desired.
