Christmas Berry Trifle

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My over used recipe book is not going to last forever, so i am copying this wonderful recipe here. a great addition to any festive table, the fruit is so refreshing after a big meal.

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Steps

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Eatcream , sugar and orange rind in a small bowl with elecric beaters until soft peaks form.

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Fold in mascarpone and 2 teaspoons of cointreau.

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Combine berries with another 2 teaspoons of cointreau.

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Combine cointreau and juice in another bowl.

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Dip sponge fingers in liquid one at a time and arrange 1 / 2 on the bottom of 8 cup serving bowl.

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Top with 1 / 2 cream mixture and 1 / 2 berriy mixture.

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Repeat finishingwith the berries.

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I use any berries that take my fancy , like frozen three berry combo , but always use fresh strawberries :-).

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Ingredients

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thickened cream, icing sugar, orange rind, mascarpone, cointreau liqueur, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, fresh orange juice, ladyfingers