Cranberry Trifle Recipe

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Category
Winter
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Cusine
American
What do you need?
How to make?
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Jam:
24 ounces fresh cranberries, washed
24 ounces pure, unsweetened cranberry juice
4 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain , or a complementary alternative
16 ounces plain or lightly toasted sugar
1 strip of orange peel, optional
1 cinnamon stick, optional
For the Whipped Mascarpone:
24 ounces mascarpone , straight from the fridge
14 ounces heavy cream
5 ounces dark maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
To Assemble:
1 angel food cake, store bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cardamaro, or other spirit, to taste
Directions
Combine fresh cranberries, cranberry juice, liqueur, sugar, orange peel, and cinnamon . Cover with a thin layer of cranberry jam, followed by a thick layer of whipped mascarpone. Repeat until the dish is full. Bring to the table immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.