Trifle st. croix

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5Egg yolks
4cupsMilk
1tablespoonVanilla extract
1cupSugar
pinchSalt
2tablespoonsCornstarch (heaping tb)
2tablespoonsFreshly grated nutmeg
4tablespoonsDark rum
1Angel food cake
1packMacaroon cookies, crushed
Whipped cream to garnish
Toasted coconut to garnish

Directions

(From "Above and Beyond Parsley,") In a double boiler, combine egg yolks, milk, vanilla, sugar, salt and cornstarch. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Add nutmeg and rum. Set aside.

Lightly oil a springform pan with nonstick vegetable spray. Cover bottom of pan with slices of angel food cake. Add ½ cup crushed macaroons, followed by ½ custard mixture. Repeat cookie layer and custard. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of springform pan and serve with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 547 calories; 16⅘ grams total fat; (5⅒ grams saturated fat); 13 grams protein; 20.3 grams carbohydrates; 143⅕ milligrams cholesterol; 498⅖ milligrams sodium.