Allyson Gofton

Almond And Apricot Trifles with Wine Syllabub

Serves: 6

Ingredients

75-100 grams amaretti biscuits

6 tblsp Amaretto (almond liqueur)

6 freshly poached apricots (or use canned) halved

2 cups thick vanilla custard, cool (use homemade)

¼ cup dessert wine

1 tblsp sherry (optional)

2 tblsp brandy

2 tblsp caster sugar

graded rind one lemon

½ cup cream

¼ cup plain yoghurt (optional)


Method

1.  Crush the amaretti biscuits and place into 6 tall glasses. Spoon a tablespoon of Amaretto on each and then top each with 2 poached apricot halves.

2.  Divide the vanilla custard evenly among the glasses and then top each with a generous serving of syllabub.

3.  Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Wine Syllabub

1.  Put the wine, sherry, brandy, sugar and lemon rind into a bowl and allow them to stand for about 30 minutes.

2.  Whip the chilled cream slowly until it becomes frothy. Gradually beat in the wine mixture a little at a time and continue to beat until the mixture becomes thick and forms soft peaks. Fold in the yoghurt, if using. Chill for about 2 hours before serving.

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