Orange Blossom Trifle

This is a variation on a pie recipe that evolved from trial and error. This tastes like an Orange Smoothie over angel food cake!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 253 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (10 inch) angel food cake, cut in cubes
• ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
• 2 (15 ounce) cans Mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together orange juice, eggs, and sugar in a small saucepan. Place over low heat, and stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved, and the mixture is very thick. Once thick, strain mixture into a large bowl, and stir in butter cubes until melted. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.

Step 2

Fold whipped cream into cold egg mixture until smooth. Recover and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Step 3

To assemble, place half of the cubed angel food cake into the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon on half of the whipped cream mixture, and sprinkle with half of the Mandarin oranges. Create a second layer with the remaining angel food cake, whipped cream mixture, and Mandarin oranges. Refrigerate until ready to serve.