Strawberry Mango Trifle

Trifle is a dessert dish made from thick (or often solidified) custard, fruit, sponge cake, fruit juice or jelly, and whipped cream. These ingredients are usually arranged in layers.

When we were living in Kuala Lumpur, I had one of my best trifle in Intan's house during her party and I craved for it this weekend. Since I can no longer call her to whip up this yummy sinful dessert for me.... I tried to make it myself..:(Normally this dessert is layered with custard and topped with fresh cream but I was too lazy to go through that hassle. Instead I changed it to Mascarpone cheese. My favourite!! 

Trifle is a sturdy dessert that can be made successfully by even the most inexperienced cook. They keep well and can be made ahead of time.

Strawberry Mango Trifle

• 2 large mangoes, cubed
• 3 cups strawberries, halved
• 1 Sara Lee Pound cake
• 1 cup Apple Juice
• 50g caster sugar
• 250g whipping cream
• 500g Mascarpone Cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

In a large bowl, combine mangoes and strawberries with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit for at least 20 minutes to create juices.

Beat the mascarpone, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk whipping cream until it is softly whipped. Fold mascarpone mix into the whipped cream then set aside.

Cut Sara Lee pound cake into cubes and lay them in the bottom of a trifle dish or glass bowl. Drizzle apple juice all over the cake and let it soak for 5 minutes. Top with a layer of mango, strawberry and mascarpone cream. The trifle will keep in the fridge for up to a day. Decorate it with strawberry and almonds just before serving.

Calories worth putting on weight for!! 
(Sorry I didnt take a nicer pictures of this trifle. Will try the next time I'm making this and it's gonna be soon!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Happy New Year 2013!!!!!