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Rasmalai Trifle

Rasmalai Trifle

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes plus 2 hours chilling
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: Indian Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and festive Rasmalai Trifle layered with soft sponge cake, saffron infused custard, creamy whipped cream, and chopped pistachios. A beautiful no bake dessert that blends traditional flavors with a modern layered twist.


Ingredients

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  • 10 rasmalai pieces, gently squeezed and chopped
  • 3 cups sponge cake, cubed
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands, soaked in 1 tablespoon warm milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla custard powder

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat 3 cups whole milk and 1/3 cup sugar over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix vanilla custard powder with 3 tablespoons of milk to form a smooth paste.
  3. Pour the custard paste into the warm milk and cook, stirring continuously, until thickened.
  4. Add soaked saffron and cardamom powder. Stir well and allow the custard to cool completely.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Place a layer of sponge cake cubes at the bottom of a large glass bowl. Lightly drizzle a few tablespoons of rasmalai milk over the cake.
  7. Add a layer of chopped rasmalai pieces over the cake.
  8. Spread a layer of saffron custard over the rasmalai.
  9. Add a layer of whipped cream and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
  10. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream and pistachios on top.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Allow the custard to cool completely before layering to prevent melting the cream.
  • Do not oversoak the sponge cake to maintain structure.
  • Chill thoroughly for clean and defined layers.
  • For extra flavor, add a few drops of rose water to the custard.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg