Mincemeat Trifle
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Mincemeat Trifle

1. 6 large egg yolks -
2. 2 cups whole milk -
3. 2/3 cup sugar -
4. 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest -
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt -
6. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
7. 2 cups prepared mincemeat -
8. 1/3 cup lemon juice -
9. 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces) -
10. 1 cup heavy whipping cream -
11. 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar -
12. Red and green candied cherries, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Mincemeat Trifle

1. Stage

In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, sugar, lemon zest and salt until blended. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, combine mincemeat and lemon juice. Tear cake into 1-in. cubes; place a third of the cake in a trifle bowl or 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with a third of the custard and half of the mincemeat. Repeat layers. Top with remaining custard.

3. Stage

In a bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form; spread over custard. Garnish with cherries if desired. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.