Winter Wishes Trifle

I created this light and fluffy trifle for a dear friend who was looking for a stunning dessert. This recipe hit the mark.

Winter Wishes Trifle

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate
  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 12 peppermint candies, crushed

Instructions

  • 1. Place mixer beaters in a large metal bowl; refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut or tear cake into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
  • 2. Break white chocolate into smaller pieces; microwave at 70% power, stirring after 45 seconds. Microwave until melted, about 30 seconds more. Stir until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes; stir 1/4 cup heavy cream into white chocolate until smooth.
  • 3. In the chilled bowl, beat remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold two-thirds of whipped cream into white chocolate. Stir extract into remaining whipped cream.
  • 4. In a trifle bowl, layer cake and white chocolate mixture, repeating layers. Top with peppermint-flavored whipped cream. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Sprinkle with crushed candies.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 392 calories, 32g fat (20g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.