Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of the Nigella Limoncello Trifle, a refreshing dessert that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with luscious mascarpone and juicy blueberries. This elegant trifle is perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. With its easy-to-follow preparation steps, you can whip up this show-stopping dessert in just 30 minutes, making it suitable for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. The creamy texture paired with fruity layers creates a delicious taste experience that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 300ml water
- 300g blueberries
- 5 eggs, separated
- 250g mascarpone
- 1/3 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 pandoro or Madeira cake, cut into slices
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine caster sugar and water over low heat until dissolved.
- Increase heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Set aside one-third of the syrup.
- Add blueberries to the remaining syrup and cook over low heat for about 2 minutes until juices are released.
- Mix arrowroot with cold water in a bowl. Stir this mixture into the blueberries and cook until thickened.
- Beat egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale; mix in mascarpone and lemon curd.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gently fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Layer sliced cake in a glass dish, brushing with syrup, then alternate layers of mascarpone mixture and blueberry sauce.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving with whipped cream and reserved blueberries on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 143mg