Salad Bagatelle Recipes

Steps:

• For the custard:.
• Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
• Add egg yolks, and whisk to combine; then gradually whisk in milk.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens to the consistency of thick cream, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer to a large bowl, and add vanilla. Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
• For the trifle:.
• Cut cake into 2" x 1" pieces.
• Arrange a layer of cake pieces in the bottom of a large trifle or glass bowl.
• Sprinkle cake with some of the marsala; then spread a layer of strawberry jam over the cake; then scatter some of the raspberries over the jam.
• Pour some of the custard over the berries.
• Repeat layering, ending with custard.
• Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• Remove trifle from refrigerator about 1 hour before serving.
• Just before serving, put heavy cream and sugar into a large, well-chilled mixing bowl.
• Beat cream with a whisk or an electric mixer fitted with whisks until cream holds soft peaks (Do not overbeat).
• Decorate trifle with large dollops of whipped cream.

Steps:

• Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
• Combine with carrots and mushrooms,.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add mayonnaise and mix.
• Add lemon juice if desired.