Life University Staff Council Newsletter Volume 5 Issue 2 | Page 8

Recipies PATRIOTIC TRIFLE RECIPE BY THE GIRL WHO ATE EVERYTHING INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup white sugar 2 cups milk 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant cheesecake pudding mix 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup sour cream 2 (10.75 ounce) packages prepared pound cake 2 (16 ounce) carton strawberries, sliced Strawberries for garnish Blueberries for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, combine cream and white sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside. You want a stiffer whipped cream for trifle so that it holds up over time. 2. In another bowl, beat cheesecake pudding mixes with milk for 2 minutes or until thick. Mix in sour cream and lemon juice. Fold in one cup of the sweetened whipped cream. 3. Slice pound cake into one-inch cubes. 4. In a trifle bowl, start by layering ¼ of the pound cake on the bottom of the trifle bowl (a large glass bowl can be used if you don’t have a trifle bowl). Next, layer ¼ of the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of ¼ of the strawberries. To make trifle look presentable, make sure each layer is distinct and separate, especially on the sides of the bowl. Repeat layers four times or until bowl is almost full. 5. Garnish the top of the trifle with the remaining whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries. SUMMER PEACH SANGRIA INGREDIENTS 1 bottle white wine (Spanish table wine) 3 ounces brandy 2 ounces triple sec 1 cup orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice 2 ounces simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil for 2 minutes in a small saucepan) and cooled (leftover syrup can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 month) 3 ounces of peach nectar or white peach puree (peel peaches, remove pit and puree in a blender with a small amount of water) DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to mix. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 48 hours. Serve over ice. Garnish with sliced fresh peaches, oranges and apples. 6. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. VARIATIONS: 1) The pound cake can be replaced by angel food cake for fewer calories. 2) Vanilla pudding can replace the cheesecake pudding. 3) Add more blueberries throughout the trifle instead of just on top. Share your favorite recipe! Submit one today: [email protected] Feedback We want your feedback! How did you enjoy the staff newsletter? Was there a feature you especially liked in the newsletter? Tell us! Do you have an idea to make the newsletter better? We want to hear from you! Want to contribute to the Staff Newsletter or join the Newsletter Committee? Please send comments to [email protected]. 7