Aperol is a new discovery for me. I was approached a couple of weeks ago to try it but must admit to being unfamiliar with the drink. Its certainly not a new drink though – originating in 1919, it became a popular drink for young adults in Italy, post war.
Aperol is a bright orange colour with a mix of orange & herb flavours. It is described as a unique taste and it most definitely is. Not too strong, it is not overpowering which makes it more than suitable for a variety of cocktails.
The most popular way of serving Aperol is the Aperol Spritz – A combination of 2 parts Aperol, 3 parts prosecco & splash of soda.
I wanted to test its use in a different type of recipe though so tried it in a simple Mascarpone Trifle.
APEROL MASCARPONE TRIFLE
| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 2 hours, 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Barbecue, Birthday Party, Casual Party |
INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 packets Lady Fingers/Sponge Fingers (This really depends on how sturdy you like your triple sponge base)
- 1 pint Orange Jelly (1 Packet made according to instructions on the cover)
- 1 tablespoon Aperol (Per Individual Trifle serving – About 6 tablespoons in total)
- 250g Mascarpone
- 8 tablespoons Icing Sugar
- 284ml Double Cream (Thickly whipped)
- 2 Segments Terry’s Chocolate Orange (Grated for decoration)
- 2 Zest Orange (Finely Grated)
- 1/2 Orange Juice
DIRECTIONS
| 1. | |
| Pour the jelly over the lady fingers and allow to soak in. Mash with a fork until fully combined and lump free. | |
| 2. | |
| Stir in the Aperol – If making individual portions, distribute into glasses now. Leave to set in the fridge for 2 hours. | |
| 3. | |
| Using an electric whisk, mix together the mascarpone, icing sugar and double cream until fully combined. Stir in the orange zest and juice. | |
| 4. | |
| Spoon or pipe on top of the Aperol jelly and keep in the fridge until needed – Leave at least 1/2 hour. | |
| 5. | |
| Just before serving, sprinkle the grated chocolate orange on top | |
Other trifle recipes can be found at these blogs:
British Blackberry & White Chocolate by Emma from Supper in the Suburbs.
Raspberry & Gin Trifle from Claire at Foodie Quine (I hope if I ever meet Claire she makes this for me!)
And not forgetting my own Christmas Lemon Curd & Amaretto Trifle
That sounds delicious, I love the orange flavours in there! It would make a great Christmas pudding idea. I haven’t tried Aperol yet but I must asap!
I love this idea!!! I wish I had thought of it haha. I love aperol but have never tried cooking with it – fantastic post Helen.
I’m not sure I’ve ever tasted aperol (or maybe I did in a cocktail and can’t remember) but this looks fun! and delicious too!
I have never tried Aperol before but I would love to! This looks wonderful Helen!
I would be absolutely delighted to may you my Raspberry Gin Trifle. If you are ever in Aberdeen do pop in past for some!
Oh this sounds delicious, would be a perfect Christmas treat! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested