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