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Stone Fruit Trifle With Lemon Balm Or Verbena Or Mint Cream Recipe

Elevate your summer dessert game with this stunning Stone Fruit Trifle! Bursting with juicy peaches, apricots, and plums, this recipe is incredibly easy to customize with your favorite stone fruits. A light and refreshing herbal cream (using lemon balm, verbena, or mint – or even lemon zest!) complements the sweet fruit perfectly. A touch of anise liqueur (or amaretto!) adds a sophisticated twist. Get ready for a taste sensation that's as beautiful as it is delicious! (Inspired by Lucy Waverman)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 129.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Stone Fruit Trifle With Lemon Balm Or Verbena Or Mint Cream 15

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Stone Fruit Trifle With Lemon Balm Or Verbena Or Mint Cream

  • 2 ripe peaches
  • 1 cup fresh apricots
  • Black Plums
  • 1 tablespoon anisette liqueur (or 1 tablespoon amaretto)
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Fresh sprig of lemon balm (or the herb used in the cream), for garnish

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How to Make Stone Fruit Trifle With Lemon Balm Or Verbena Or Mint Cream

  1. Peel 2 ripe peaches and remove the pit. Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  2. Slice 1 cup of fresh apricots and 1 cup of fresh plums into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  3. Gently combine the sliced peaches, apricots, and plums in a medium bowl.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of anisette liqueur (or 1 tablespoon of amaretto) and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat the fruit.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip together 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese and 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  6. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon verbena (or mint, or lemon balm), or use 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Add to the mascarpone mixture along with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Whip until well combined and fluffy.
  7. Layer the fruit mixture in a glass trifle bowl or individual serving glasses. Top with the mascarpone cream.
  8. Garnish with a fresh sprig of lemon balm (or the herb you used in the cream) and serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

1g

Carbs

10g

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Weeknight 15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Desserts Fruit Easy European Italian Pitted Fruit Peaches Plums 3 Steps Or Less