Mincemeat Trifle

• 6 large egg yolks
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups prepared mincemeat
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• Red and green candied cherries, optional

1. In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, sugar, lemon zest and salt until blended. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160u0b0, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, combine mincemeat and lemon juice. Tear cake into 1-in. cubes; place a third of the cake in a trifle bowl or 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with a third of the custard and half of the mincemeat. Repeat layers. Top with remaining custard.
3. In a bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form; spread over custard. Garnish with cherries if desired. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mincemeat-trifle/ (may not work)