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Rhubarb Tiramisu Trifle

This easy takeoff on the tiramisu method makes for a fresh tasting spring dessert. Serve in martini glasses.

 

1 pound (500 grams) cooked rhubarb, cut into 1-inch lengths

¼ cup sugar

4 ounces (125 grams) lady fingers (about 18 cookies), broken into pieces

¼ cup orange liqueur

½ cup orange juice

1 cup mascarpone

¼ cup whipping cream

½ cup chopped white chocolate, melted

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Shaved white chocolate to garnish

 

Place rhubarb and sugar in a skillet over medium heat.

Simmer for about 4 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Set aside to cool.

Place lady fingers in a bowl. Combine orange liqueur and orange juice and pour over lady fingers. Let stand until lady fingers are crumbly.

Whisk together mascarpone and whipping cream. Stir in melted white chocolate and grated orange rind.

Layer lady finger crumbs, mascarpone mixture and rhubarb in a martini glass, and repeat layers.

Sprinkle with shaved white chocolate. Serves 4.