Meringue Trifle - Decorative Tablescape Centerpiece

Serves: 3

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

50

Sweetness

45

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Put the meringues in a resealable bag and gently crush them into large pieces with a rolling pin

2

Set aside about 10 raspberries and 1 cup of the crushed meringue pieces for the top of the trifle

3

In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until it begins to thicken

4

With the mixer running, add the peppermint extract, a few drops of food coloring and then slowly add in the sugar

5

Continue to beat until medium peaks form

6

Cover the bottom of a large 3-quart clear trifle bowl with about 1/3 of the meringues

7

Sprinkle with 1 1/2 pints of raspberries, being sure to get some along the side so they are visible

8

Spread about 2 cups of the mint cream over the top

9

Make another layer or 2 in same manner, ending with mint cream

10

Put the reserved raspberries in a small circle over the top and sprinkle with reserved crushed meringues

11

Garnish the center with a large sprig of mint