Cherry & Pistachio Baklawa Trifle or, in reality, The Leftovers Trifle. Whenever I find myself with extra egg yolks in the fridge or some toasted nuts, it will always prompts me to create delicious recipes that allow me to avoid food wastage. Especially during Ramadan, whatever food is leftover, it either gets frozen, distributed to friends (doggy bags) or upcycled into a new dish. I always remember a joke my mom used to say: mjadara first day, lentil soup the following! What are your favorite tips to avoid food waste during Ramadan?
Cherry & Pistachio Baklawa Trifle
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BY YASMINE IDRISS
Cherry & Pistachio Baklawa Trifle or, in reality, The Leftovers Trifle. Whenever I find myself with extra egg yolks in the fridge or some toasted nuts, it will always prompts me to create delicious recipes that allow me to avoid food wastage.
Ingredients
- Mascarpone Cream
- 200 g mascarpone
- 300 ml whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange blossom
- Cherry Coulis:
- 300 g frozen cherries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4–5 buttered and toasted baklawa sheets, crumbled
- 2 tbsp pistachio spread
- More fresh berries Ready-made meringue kisses
Method
- 1)
For the coulis, in a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the frozen cherries with honey until they soften and release their juices (about 5–7 minutes).
- 2)
Let it cool completely before using.
- 3)
In a bowl, whisk mascarpone, whipping cream, orange blossom and vanilla extract until thick and smooth.
- 4)
To assemble, start with a layer of mascarpone cream at the bottom of your serving dish.
- 5)
Add a couple of tbsp of the cooled cherry coulis. Scatter some sliced strawberries over the coulis. Sprinkle crumbled toasted baklawa sheets on top.
- 6)
Repeat the layers: mascarpone cream, cherry coulis, strawberries, and baklava.
- 7)
Take the remaining mascarpone cream and fold in the pistachio paste until fully combined.
- 8)
Spread this pistachio cream as the final layer on top.
- 9)
Add more fresh berries and decorate with meringue kisses.
- 10)
Keep in the fridge before serving.