Blackberry Peach Trifle Recipes

BLACKBERRY-PEACH TRIFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F, with the rack in the center. Butter and flour a 9 × 13-inch baking dish; set aside. Prepare an ice-water bath in a large bowl; set aside. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Score the bottom of each peach. Gently put the peaches in the simmering water. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peaches from the water when the skin easily peels away from the flesh, 1 to 2 minutes. Plunge into the ice bath until cool enough to handle; peel immediately.
• Cut each peach into 8 slices. Cut one-third of the slices in half crosswise (makes about 1 1/2 cups), and set aside. Place the remaining slices in a medium covered bowl, and set aside. In another medium bowl, combine the blackberries and 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside to macerate, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form; set aside for the batter. Whip the remaining 2 cups cream, and refrigerate.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, lightly beat the eggs. Add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, and beat until the mixture is pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Into a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Gently fold the reserved whipped cream into the batter in 3 additions. Pour the batter into the prepared dish; spread evenly.
• Scatter the reserved peach pieces and one-third of the blackberries over the batter. Bake until the cake is golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
• To assemble: Cut the cake into 6 pieces. Place 3 pieces in the bottom of a straight-sided glass serving bowl or compote. Spoon half the fruit (and berry juice) over the cake. Spoon half of the refrigerated whipped cream over the fruit. Repeat with the remaining cake, fruit, and cream. Drizzle the remaining berry juice over the trifle.

FRESH PEACH TRIFLE

Steps:

• Place peaches in a large bowl, and gently toss with lemon juice. Place 1 cup of peaches in a blender, set aside remaining slices, and blend until smooth. Place yogurt into a bowl; stir in the peach puree and lemon zest until well blended.
• Cut the angel food cake into squares and place half in the bottom of a glass dish. Spoon half of the peach slices over the cake. Cover with half of the yogurt mixture. Place remaining cake squares over the yogurt. Top with peaches, reserving 5 or 6 slices for garnish. Cover with remaining yogurt mixture. Garnish with peach slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PEACH AND BERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl and toss to blend; let stand 10 minutes. Beat chilled cream in another large bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Arrange 16 ladyfingers in 10- to 12-cup glass bowl or trifle dish to cover bottom. Spread with 1/3 cup raspberry jam. Top with 2 cups fruit mixture, then 2 cups whipped cream. Repeat layering 2 more times with ladyfingers, raspberry jam, fruit mixture and cream. Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired.
• Refrigerate trifle at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours before serving.