Recipe and Design Red Velvet-Raspberry Tiramisu Trifle
Do-It Yourself Snow Globe
Snow globes are a Christmas classic, and these oversize spheres put on an impressive display.
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients 1 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/4 cup raspberry juice 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 (8-oz.) containers mascarpone cheese 2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Red Velvet Madeleines, without powdered sugar 3 (6-oz.) containers fresh raspberries
Preparation: 1. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Stir together mascarpone cheese in a large bowl. 3. Beat heavy cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. Stir one-fourth of whipped cream into mascarpone using a rubber spatula; fold in remaining whipped cream. 4. Arrange one-third of Red Velvet Madeleines in a 3-qt. trifle dish; drizzle with one-third of jam mixture, top with 1 container of raspberries, and dollop with one-third of mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours before serving. Southern Living, DECEMBER 2012
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A globe with rubber base and plastic stand Epoxy Ceramic or plastic ornaments Distilled water Liquid glycerin Glitter
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Look for 7- and 8-inch flower aquariums, which include a globe, rubber base, and plastic stand, at floral shops or online. Use epoxy to attach ceramic or plastic ornaments and figurines to the rubber base, which also serves as the lid. Fill the globe with distilled water to just below the opening; add about 1 tablespoon of liquid glycerin (found in soap-making sections of hobby stores) to thicken the water. Sprinkle with glitter. Working over a sink, slowly invert the decorated portion of the rubber base into the water; stretch the seal of the rubber base over the lip of the globe. Attach the plastic stand, turn the globe upright, and watch the snow fall! For extra sparkle, stand the snow globe in a silver wine bottle coaster. Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens.com