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Tags: Christmas
Category: Dessert
Area: British

Christmas Pudding Trifle

Ingredients:
  • Orange - 3
  • Demerara Sugar - 1 tbs
  • Grand Marnier - 2 tbs
  • Christmas Pudding - 300g
  • Custard - 500g
  • Mascarpone - 250g
  • Double Cream - 284ml
  • Flaked Almonds - Handful
  • Dark Chocolate - Grated
Instructions
  • Peel the oranges using a sharp knife, ensuring all the pith is removed
  • Slice as thinly as possible and arrange over a dinner plate
  • Sprinkle with the demerara sugar followed by the Grand Marnier and set aside
  • Crumble the Christmas pudding into large pieces and scatter over the bottom of a trifle bowl
  • Lift the oranges onto the pudding in a layer and pour over any juices
  • Beat the mascarpone until smooth, then stir in the custard
  • Spoon the mixture over the top of the oranges
  • Lightly whip the cream and spoon over the custard
  • Sprinkle with the flaked almonds and grated chocolate
  • You can make this a day in advance if you like, chill until ready to serve