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Charlotte Ree's Trifle with Meringue, Lemon Curd & Marscapone

Charlotte Ree's Trifle with Meringue, Lemon Curd & Mascarpone Bliss

Charlotte Ree's Trifle with Meringue, Lemon Curd & Mascarpone is an easy-to-make dessert that impresses with its light meringue and rich layers.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue Rounds
  • 4 large Egg Whites
  • 200 g Caster Sugar superfine for best results
For the Lemon Curd
  • 4 whole Eggs
  • 3 large Egg Yolks for extra creaminess
  • 220 g Caster Sugar balances tartness
  • 3 whole Lemons zest and juice required
  • 175 g Unsalted Butter adds silky finish
For the Mascarpone Whipped Cream
  • 250 g Mascarpone high-quality for best flavor
  • 50 g Caster Sugar subtle sweetness
  • 250 ml Thickened Cream chilled for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or substitute with vanilla extract
For Assembly
  • 400 g Savoiardi Biscuits or substitutes like sponge cake
  • 250 g Fresh Raspberries for freshness and color
  • Edible Gold Dust optional for appearance

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking tray
  • Double boiler
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • shallow dish
  • Serving glasses or bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dissolve the jelly in 1 cup of boiling water, stir until fully dissolved, add 1 cup of cold water and mix in 150g of fresh raspberries. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until set.
  2. Preheat oven to 150°C. Whisk 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually incorporate 200g of caster sugar until glossy. Pipe 5 rounds onto a lined baking tray, reduce oven to 120°C and bake for 1 hour. Cool in the oven.
  3. In a double boiler, combine 4 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, 220g of caster sugar, zest and juice of 3 lemons. Cook over simmering water for about 30 minutes until thickened. Stir in 175g of butter until melted; chill in the fridge.
  4. In a bowl, beat 250g of mascarpone with 50g of caster sugar until smooth. Gradually add 250ml of thickened cream and 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste, whisk until stiff peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  5. Layer the trifle starting with set jelly, lemon curd, savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone cream, and fresh raspberries. Repeat layers to desired height.
  6. Gently place cooled meringue rounds atop the final layer of mascarpone cream. Optionally dust with edible gold dust. Chill assembled trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance flavor and presentation. Assemble close to serving time to prevent sogginess in biscuits. Experiment with flavors for variety.

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