"Treat this recipe as a road map for any trifle. Feel free to use any macerated fruit or berry...."
INGREDIENTS
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6
egg yolks
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½ c
(90g) granulated sugar (scant)
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3 tbsp
(21g) cornstarch
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Pinch kosher salt
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2 c
(450g) half-and-half
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2 tbsp
(28g) unsalted butter, cold, cut into thin slices
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1 tsp
vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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1 lb
(454g) ripe strawberries or other berry of choice
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3 tbsp
(37g) sugar
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12-15
packaged ladyfingers (also called savoiardi) such as Bonomi brand
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½ c
(118g) sherry or other sweet, fortified wine
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2 c
(450g) heavy whipping cream
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¼ c
(20 to 40g) sliced almonds or roughly chopped hazelnuts, lightly toasted