This festive baked apple trifle brings together the best flavours of Christmas season in one dessert.
When it comes to Christmas desserts, opinions differ A LOT! Some people prefer a good old bûche de Noël, while others long for lighter and more creative creations. If you’re one of the latter, I may interest you in a very delicious, seasonal and festive baked apple trifle.
In 2020 I published my Vanillekipferl recipe, and you might remember that restrictions were relatively high back then. You weren’t allowed to meet up with many people, and so I happened to have all these Christmas cookies, and no one to enjoy them with (apart from a very few people).
But situations like these are usually the source of newfound creativity. Had I been able to see more people, I definitely would have given the cookies away, or shared them with friends over coffee. So here I was, in my kitchen, looking for ways to incorporate these vanilla treasures into one of my Christmas desserts, and I have to say, I am very happy with the result. What I love most about this Christmas dessert is that it has its seasonal fruits and the festive note with the white wine cream rounding it up with a classic Christmas cookie.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
Rich, layered flavours: With buttery Vanillekipferl, sweet and tangy white wine roasted apples and creamy Quark, this dessert is a harmonious blend of festive and comforting flavours.
Luxurious texture: The contrast of tender roasted apples, soft cookie layers and silky Quark cream creates an irresistible combination in every spoonful.
Elegant and festive dessert: Perfect for holiday gatherings, this trifle’s layered presentation looks stunning even in individual glasses, adding a touch of sophistication to your table.
A creative twist on tradition: Combining classic holiday elements like Vanillekipferl and baked apples with a modern trifle format makes this dessert both nostalgic and unique.
Festive Baked Apple Trifle
Ingredients
Baked apples
- 1,5 apples
- 15 g butter
- 160 ml Chardonnay
- 140 ml apple juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 10 g vanilla sugar
Vanilla quark
- 10 g vanilla sugar
- 110 g low fat quark
- 100 g crème fraîche
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
Biscuits
- 140 g Vanillekipferl
Instructions
- Stir the apple juice and Chardonnay in a bowl. Sweeten with 10g vanilla sugar and whisk in the cornstarch.
- Remove the core from the apples, peel and then cut into small cubes. Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the apples and sauté briefly. Add the apple juice mixture, quickly bring to the boil and then leave to cool.
- Stir the quark with the sugar and the remaining vanilla sugar, then add the crème fraîche and mix until you have a smooth cream. Season to taste with the lemon juice and stir again briefly.
- Put 4 Vanillekipferl to one side, crumble the rest into medium-sized pieces. Pour the cookie crumbs into the glass first, then add the quark cream and finally top with the apple compote. Decorate each with a Kipferl.
- Enjoy!
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