Apricot Trifle


A trifle is an simple dessert to put together with layers of cake,custard and fruits.I prepared this last dessert as a farewell to year 2008 with the luxurious apricot fruit.The canned apricots are affordable but the dried apricots are a little pricey.I used both dried and canned apricots in the trifle and prepare the custard
with low fat milk,If you can make the custard lump free then assembling the trifle is a cake walk.
Ingredients
6-8 apricot halves,canned
5-6 dried apricots,chopped
Chocolate cake or pound cake\sponge cake ,cut in small cubes
Apricot flavored Jello(kosher\halal) ,cook as per instructions and cut in any desired shape about 1 cup.
mixed dried fruits and nuts
For custard
2 cups reduced fat Organic milk
2 tablespoon corn starch\custard powder
2 tablespoon sugar
dash of pure vanilla extract(alcohol free)

Method
To make the custard,bring milk to a boil , dissolve corn starch in 2 tablespoon of water and slowly add in to the hot milk while stirring constantly.Cook until it thickens about 5 minutes and keep stirring to prevent lumps.Stir in the vanilla and cool.
Assemble the triple in a big transparent bowl or individual serving cups.Layer the
Jello cubes at the bottom ,then the cake slices or cubes,drizzle the custard all over,spread some chopped canned and dried apricot ,another layer of cake and custard ,finish by topping with remaining Jello,fruits and some nuts.Serve cold.
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Apricot trifle is my entry for A Fruit a month,a monthly fruit event started by Maheshwari,hostess of this month's luxurious Apricot fruit is Siri of Siri's Corner.
Apricot Nutrition Facts
Fresh, dried or canned, apricots are one of the best sources of beta-carotene, with just one fresh apricot providing about the daily recommendation of vitamin A. The beta-carotene is converted to Vitamin A in the body. This nutrient helps protect the eyes and keep the skin, hair, gums and various glands healthy. It also helps build bones and teeth. Plus, research shows that Vitamin A helps to fight infection by maintaining strong immunity.


Hope everyone is having a joyous holiday season. Thank you for visiting my space here and the lovely comments.Have a wonderful and healthy new year:)

Comments

Anjum said…
awesome looking triffle...nice try with apricots...yasmeen...can u post a recipe of the triffle pudding(sunrise pudding)..the one made at hyderabadi weddings...with cake..fruits,,custard n icecream..i want full fat version...thanks
Priya Suresh said…
WOww trifle looks gorgeous n colourful...wat an excellent idea!!!
Anonymous said…
Thanks anjum and priya:)
Anjum,I didn't know this dessert has become famous in hyderabadi weddings.The basic recipe remains the same ,you can use any fruit even add a layer of ice cream ,use full fat milk to make the custard and add some whipped cream too.hope that helps dear.
sefa firdaus said…
it makes my mouth watery!

happy new year!
Anonymous said…
thats for sure the sweet to end the year..mouthwatering..
Anonymous said…
Splendid trifle!Have a happy new year.
Anonymous said…
looks very pretty,happy new year to you too.
Anonymous said…
I feel like having that now.. Gorgeous. I just love apricot in any form!

happy New Year to you!
Unknown said…
OMG that looks awesome hey you are tempting me yaar mmmm yummy
Unknown said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Yasmeen
Shama Nagarajan said…
yummy dessert......happy new year
CookiePie said…
WOW - that looks so creamy and delicious!
Cham said…
That is gorgeous way to end up the year Yasmeen! I love Trifle which simple but elegant too...
Have a Happy & Prosperous New Year
CurryLeaf said…
Perfect entry Yasmeen.I also wanted to make something similar,but was lazy and will be missing the AFAM unless the deadline is extended. :D
Perfect and bright trifle.The colour is very lovely.
Vibaas said…
Looks super yum. Very tempting.

Wish you a very happy and wonderful new year!
Varsha Vipins said…
Did u get my last comment??if not..Mail me ur address..I am on my way..:D
Raks said…
Trifle looks so good and wonderful presentation!!
Jaishree Iyer said…
Wow!Trifle looks gorgeous..N mouthwatering..
Wishing u & your family very Happy &Prosperous new Year Yasmeen:)
Ivy said…
That looks and sounds great. Have a Happy New year.
lubnakarim06 said…
Wow looks yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy.
Wow yasmeen...wonderful Trifle gr8 pic... really amazing look... Thats yasmeen always with colorful stuff.
Chef Jeena said…
Lovely trifle I love apricots - happy new year. :-)
Wish you and your family a very happpy New Year!
LifenSpice said…
that looks yummy and simple!
Wishing u a happy 2009!
Uma said…
Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year 2009!
Sharmila said…
Wish you a very happy new year Yasmeen! :-)
Anonymous said…
Happy new year!
Srikitchen said…
looks delicious!
happy new year!
Sunshinemom said…
Delectable pictures for a delicious recipe!! Happy New Year, Yasmeen - Wish you a very healthy and prosperous New Year:)
i m bringing my spoon over! :)
Vikis Kitchen said…
Amazing dear. U always make something different.. triffle looks drooling.
Happy New Year dear.
Padma Gopinath said…
looks yummy!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog... Happy New Year 2009 , Have a wonderful year ahead with lots of Happiness, Success, & Good Health[:)]
Pavani said…
Wishing u n ur family a happy new year...

Apricot trifle is superab yaar.. nice colur...
notyet100 said…
omg this looks so yum,...will try this soon,...nd ya wish u nd ur family a very happy new yr,..;-)
Hijabee said…
This looks so yummmyyy my mouth is watering~~~~
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous.happy new year!
Anonymous said…
awesome presentation.
Anonymous said…
Wish I could grab that mouth watering dessert cups.
Anonymous said…
Yum Yum!
This one delicious and healthy trifle, Yasmeen.
Have been away from bloghopping for a while and can see much to catch up on.

Best wishes for a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Anonymous said…
Great post thank you for sharing this post
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