Lemon Angel Trifle

Published July 8, 1989

Total Time
25 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration
Rating
4(26)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings
  • 1 large angel cake or 2 angel cake loaves

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin

  • ½ cup cold water

  • ¾ cup lemon juice

  • 1 ¼ cups sugar

  • 6 eggs, separated

  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons rum

  • 1 pint strawberries, sliced and lightly sugared

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

41 grams carbs; 125 milligrams cholesterol; 355 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 18 grams fat; 1 gram trans fat; 2 grams fiber; 195 milligrams sodium; 8 grams protein; 26 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Break angel cake into walnut-size pieces and put in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Sprinkle gelatin over water in a bowl.

  3. Step 3

    In top of a double boiler, mix lemon juice with half-cup sugar, egg yolks and lemon rind. Stir and cook over hot water until thick. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture. Set aside to cool.

  4. Step 4

    Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in remaining ¾ cup sugar until mixture is stiff. Fold into yolk mixture.

  5. Step 5

    Beat one cup of cream until stiff and fold into yolk mixture. Fold mixture into angel cake pieces.

  6. Step 6

    Place into 10-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

  7. Step 7

    When ready to serve, beat remaining 1 cup cream until stiff. Fold in rum. Spoon over top of trifle and top with sugared berries. Remove ring from springform and serve.

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