english berry trifle

May 31st, 2008

You might not accept that you can lose weight while on a diet which includes english berry trifle but it is possible. The key is to not eat english berry trifle or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for 6 days of the week, say 1200 to 1800 calories each day, and then on the 7th day, I eat what I please - without going crazy of course.

I have been using this method for the last 2 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet aids. I have only been careful of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

I also believe it is helpful if you have a little support when dieting and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to help you monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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English Berry Trifle

This is pretty served in a clear glass bowl.

1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers
2 tablespoons sherry
2 cups sliced strawberries or raspberries (or both)
1 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

Mix 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and salt in saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Stir at least half of the hot mixture gradually into egg yolks. Stir back into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla extract and almond extract. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Split ladyfingers lengthwise into halves. Layer half of the ladyfingers, cut sides up, in 2-quart glass serving bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the sherry. Layer half of the strawberries and half of the cold egg yolks mixture over ladyfingers; repeat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours.

Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in chilled bowl until stiff; spread over dessert. Sprinkle with almonds.

Yields 8 to 10 servings.

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