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    Mini Trifles

    Published: Dec 23, 2019 ยท Modified: Feb 13, 2020 by Marcellina

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    two images with text inbetween - top image is Cherry sauce in white bowl with cherries scattered around, spoonful of sauce beside bowl - bottom images is layered creamy cherry dessert in a glass with a cherry on top cherries scattered around and two other glasses of dessert in the background
    two images with text inbetween - top image is Cherry sauce in white bowl with cherries scattered around, spoonful of sauce beside bowl - bottom images is three glasses of creamy cherry dessert with cherries scattered around viewed from above
    layered creamy cherry dessert in a glass with a cherry on top cherries scattered around and two other glasses of dessert in the background

    Mini Trifles with Mascarpone and Cherries! These individual Mascarpone and Cherry trifles are so delicious!

    Using store bought cake, pandoro or brioche these are filled with creamy mascarpone and cherry sauce. Perfect for that special dessert recipe you need!

    close up of mini trifles layered in a glass with a cherry on top, cherries scattered around and two other glasses of dessert in the background.

    A good dessert is the perfect ending to a delicious meal. If it's quick and easy then all the better for the cook! While I love cooking and baking, I'm usually exhausted after cooking a big feast and easy desserts are all I want to do. My favourites are Easy Chocolate Puddings and Baked Peaches stuffed with Amaretti.

    Table of Contents

    • 1 Ingredients
    • 2 Instructions
    • 3 Tips for success and FAQ's
    • 4 More recipes like this
    • 5 Recipe
    • 6 Mini Trifles Recipe

    Ingredients

    These mini trifles are quick and easy with only a few ingredients.

    • pandoro (or you can use brioche, panettone or plain cake)
    • cream
    • mascarpone
    • sugar
    • amaretto liqueur (or liqueur of your choice)
    • my cherry sauce (recipe link here)

    Instructions

    1. Make cherry sauce and cool. You can do this the day before.
    2. Whip the cream and sugar to soft peaks.
    3. Fold mascarpone and chocolate into whipped cream.
    4. Layer ingredients into the glasses - cherry sauce, pandoro (drizzle with liqueur) and cream.
    5. Repeat with a second layer.
    6. Top with almonds and a cherry.
    two process images - top image whipped cream in metal bowl with chopped chocolate and mascarpone beside on wooden board- bottom image bowl of cherry sauce, flaked almonds, liqueur, and dessert in a glass with spoonful of creamy filling.

    Tips for success and FAQ's

    What if I don't have time to make homemade cherry sauce?

    This cherry sauce is easy to make and can be made a day or two ahead. However, if you have no time or want to make this Mini Trifles even easier, substitute with canned cherry pie filling.

    Can I make a non-alcoholic version of these Mini Trifles?

    Absolutely! Apple juice would be perfect for these trifles or any juice you prefer.

    This is a Trifle dessert - three glasses of creamy cherry dessert with cherries scattered around viewed from above.

    These Mini Trifles with Mascarpone and Cherries look beautiful and taste delicious! When you want to impress but don't need the stress, make these and enjoy your day!

    layered creamy cherry dessert in a glass with a cherry on top cherries scattered around and two other glasses of dessert in the background.

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    Recipe

    layered creamy cherry dessert in a glass with a cherry on top cherries scattered around and two other glasses of dessert in the background

    Mini Trifles Recipe

    Using store bought cake, Pandoro (Italian Christmas cake) or brioche these are filled with creamy mascarpone and cherry sauce. Perfect for that special dessert recipe you need!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings:6 people
    Author: Marcellina

    Equipment

    • 6 dessert glasses or cups (capacity 1ยผ cups)

    Ingredients

    • 7 oz (200g) pandoro or brioche, panettone or plain cake
    • 1 cup whipping cream
    • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
    • 2 tablespoon powdered (icing) sugar
    • โ…“ cup amaretto liqueur
    • โ…“ cup finely chopped dark chocolate
    • 2 tablespoon flaked almonds toasted
    • 1 quantity of cherry sauce. or use canned cherry pie filling
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    Instructions

    • Whip cream and powdered (icing) sugar to soft peaks.
    • Fold mascarpone and chopped chocolate into the cream.
    • Slice pandoro ยฝ inch or 1cm slices.
    • Divide half the cherry sauce amongst 6 dessert glasses or cups.
    • Tear pandoro to fit and arrange in one layer (using half of the pandoro) on top of cherry sauce.
    • Drizzle each with 1 ยฝ teaspoons of amaretto liqueur.
    • Divide half of the mascarpone cream amongst the 6 dessert glasses or cups.
    • Repeat with cherry sauce, pandoro, liqueur and finish with mascarpone cream.
    • Top with almonds and a cherry.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving

    Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1394IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. For accurate results, it is recommended that the nutritional information be calculated based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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    1. Linda Smythe

      July 18, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Iโ€™m making this tonight for our neighborhood every Friday happy hour which has turned into a whole meal every Friday we go from house to house change houses every Friday itโ€™s our one thing to look forward to every week. And this week is mine so your truffle dessert is my for tonight and I wanna know if I can make it ahead of time

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      • Marcellina

        July 18, 2020 at 8:41 am

        Hi Linda! Your neighborhood sounds like fun! Yes, absolutely, this Trifle dessert can easily be made ahead. In fact, the flavors meld beautifully after a rest in the refrigerator. Make these the day before and cover well with plastic wrap. Enjoy your Friday night dinner party!

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    2. 2pots2cook

      January 15, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely pinning and sharing and everything dear ๐Ÿ™‚ Beautiful !

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    3. Katerina

      December 30, 2019 at 9:49 pm

      It's as if I knew I would find this recipe - I already have mascarpone and some cherries that desperately need to be used. Perfect! Thanks for the inspiration! Wishing you a wonderful New Year!

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      • Marcellina

        December 31, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Happy New Year, Katerina! Mascarpone and cherries - delicious!!

        Reply
    4. Sylvie

      December 23, 2019 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      These look absolutely delicious Marcella! I love the idea of using sweet bread to make a triffle - and oh so perfect when you have leftovers going stale. The combination of cream, chocolate and cherry sounds too delicious too ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Marcellina

        December 23, 2019 at 3:27 pm

        Thank you Sylvie! I love using the Italian Christmas bread, Pandoro but this is just as good with brioche!

        Reply

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