Fresh Fruit Trifle

If possible use a trifle dish or clear glass bowl to show off this yummy dessert. Cooking the strawberries in wine intensifies their fresh summer flavor.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Merlot wine

1/3 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 cups fresh strawberries, halved

1 (1 pound) frozen pound cake, thawed

2 cups whipping cream

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Honey Tips

Honey Flavors and Colors

Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.

Directions

In a large saucepan bring wine and honey to a boil. Boil on high about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add strawberries and stir. Let cool, stirring occasionally.
Cut cake into 1 x 2 inch pieces, about 1/2 inch thick.
Whip cream until soft peaks form. Slowly beat in honey and vanilla.
Arrange 1/3 of the cake slices in the bottom of a 3 quart glass dish. Spoon 1/3 of the strawberries and wine over the cake. Spread 1/3 of the cream over the strawberries. Repeat layer twice, ending with the cream. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
Sprinkle with blueberries and raspberries before serving.
Serves: 10