Herbal Chicken Trifle
A traditional British trifle dessert with a twist of herbal flavors from fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Tender sponge cake
- ●1 cup Herbal jelly
- ●1/4 cup Fresh mint leaveschopped
- ●1/4 cup Fresh basil leaveschopped
- ●1 cup Chicken broth
- ●1 cup Heavy cream
- ●1/2 cup Sugar
- ●2 Egg yolks
- ●1 tablespoon Lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
Cut the sponge cake into small pieces and set aside.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the herbal jelly, chicken broth, and sugar.
- 3
Heat over low heat, stirring until the jelly dissolves.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Strain the mixture into a clean bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon zest.
- 8
Add the egg yolk mixture to the cooled jelly mixture and whisk until smooth.
- 9
Fold in the chopped fresh herbs.
- 10
To assemble the trifle, place a layer of sponge cake in the bottom of a large bowl.
- 11
Pour half of the herbal jelly mixture over the cake.
- 12
Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of cake on top.
- 13
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.