Christmas Pudding Trifle

Name: Christmas Pudding Trifle
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 pcs Oranges; 1 tbsp Demerara brown sugar; 2 tbsp Grand Marnier; 300 g Christmas pudding; 500 g Vanilla custard; 250 g Mascarpone; 284 ml Double cream; Flaked almonds; Dark chocolate

A festive English dessert — a layered combination of Christmas pudding, delicate mascarpone cream, vanilla custard and whipped cream with oranges in Grand Marnier. An exquisite classic that can be prepared in advance.

Ingredients

3 pcs Oranges
1 tbsp Demerara brown sugar
2 tbsp Grand Marnier
300 g Christmas pudding
500 g Vanilla custard
250 g Mascarpone
284 ml Double cream
Flaked almonds
Dark chocolate

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, carefully removing all of the white pith (albedo). Slice the oranges as thinly as possible and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with brown sugar, drizzle with Grand Marnier and leave to soak.
Break the Christmas pudding into large pieces and layer on the bottom of a trifle bowl. Top with the oranges along with all the juices.
Whip the mascarpone until smooth, then gently fold in the vanilla custard. Layer the mixture over the oranges.
Lightly whip the cream and layer over the mascarpone mixture. Generously sprinkle with flaked almonds and grated dark chocolate. The dessert can be prepared a day ahead — cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.