Lime Berry Mousse Trifle From Pampered Chef Recipes

PAMPERED CHEF LIME-BERRY MOUSSE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Thinly slice two limes; set aside. Zest remaining limes to measure about 1 tablespoon zest; juice limes to measure 1/2 cup juice.
• Whisk cream cheese, condensed milk, lime juice and zest. Gently fold in all but 1/2 cup of the whipped topping until smooth.
• Slice strawberries.
• Cut pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
• To assemble trifle, place half the cake cubes into bottom of trifle bowl. Top with half of the sherbet; spread evenly. Top sherbet with half of the berries and half of the cream cheese mixture. Arrange lime slices in a circular pattern against inside of bowl to garnish. Repeat layers one time with remaining pound cake cubes, sherbet, berries and cream cheese mixture.
• Decorate the top of the trifle with the remaining whipped topping, almonds and additional berries, if desired.
• Note: Any flavor of sherbet can be used in this recipe.

PAMPERED CHEF DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOCHA TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare/Bake brownies according to cake-like directions.
• Cool completely.
• In separate bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk until it begins to thicken (or mix with mixer--i like to use my Kitchen Aid mixer).
• Dissolve coffee granules with warm water, then add to pudding mixture, mixing well.
• Fold in whipped topping.
• Cut brownies into 1 inch cubes.
• Layer 1/3 of brownie cubes into bowl, top with 1/3 of pudding mixture, pressing lightly, and 1/3 of chopped toffee.
• Repeat layers 2 more times.
• Chill 30 minutes before serving.

TOASTED BAGUETTE SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Slice bread into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Place bread slices on baking stone or pan.
• Brush tops lightly with olive oil-if you do not have a pastry brush, you can pour some olive oil into a bowl and simply dip the slices in it.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until slices are lightly browned.