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Waffle-and-Strawberry Trifle

Waffle-and-Strawberry Trifle

Here, save time with frozen waffles, but make your own creamy pudding. The rich flavor and silky texture are worth the extra effort.

Everyday Food, May 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/900631/waffle-and-strawberry-trifle
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  • Prep Time 45 minutes
  • Total Time 45 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield Serves 10

Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup plus 3/4 cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
    • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 2 large egg yolks
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
    • 8 ounces frozen Belgian waffles, toasted and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, 1/2 cup cream, and egg yolks. Cook over medium-high, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Pour through sieve into bowl. Stir in butter and vanilla until combined. Press plastic wrap against surface of pudding to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate 3 hours (or up to 3 days).
  2. Toss strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; let sit until fruit has released some juice, 20 minutes. Using an electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups cream and 1/4 cup sugar on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl or trifle dish, layer 1/2 the waffles, strawberries, pudding, and whipped cream; repeat. Cover trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day).

Cook's Note

Shopping Tip
Any type of frozen waffle will work in the trifle; we like Belgian ones for their large nooks and crisp texture.

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