Peppermint Crisp and Cherry Trifle sounds absolutely delicious! It’s a sweet, indulgent dessert that combines the cool, minty flavor of Peppermint Crisp chocolate with the fruity richness of cherries. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 packet of peppermint crisp chocolate bars (about 3-4 bars, crushed into pieces)
- 1 jar of cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries in syrup if you prefer)
- 1 large sponge cake (or use store-bought ladyfingers or trifle sponge)
- 1 cup of cream (whipped to soft peaks)
- 1 cup of custard (can be homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Prepare the base: Slice the sponge cake into cubes or break into pieces. Line the bottom of a large trifle bowl or individual cups with the cake pieces.
- Layer the cherries: Spoon a generous amount of cherry pie filling over the cake pieces. If using fresh cherries, you could sprinkle them with a little sugar to draw out the juice or just pour over some syrup.
- Add the custard: Pour a layer of custard over the cherries, spreading it out evenly.
- Whipped cream layer: Add a generous layer of whipped cream on top of the custard. You can sweeten the cream slightly with some powdered sugar if desired.
- Peppermint Crisp layer: Sprinkle a handful of the crushed Peppermint Crisp over the whipped cream.
- Repeat: If you want more layers, repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of whipped cream and a final sprinkle of Peppermint Crisp.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the trifle for a few hours (or overnight if you have time) to let the flavors meld together. Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving, if desired.
