Kiwi, Pistachio and Mint Trifle

This is a light but luscious version of the classic English layered desert.

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This is a light but luscious version of the classic English layered desert.

Servings
8

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves
  • 2 Tbs. lime juice
  • 2 Tbs. honey
  • 1 5.5-oz. pkg. lady fingers
  • 3 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 8 kiwis, ripe but still firm, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted pistachios

Preparation

1. Blend bananas, chopped mint, lime juice and honey in small bowl.

2. Line bottom of 5×12-inch ceramic terrine mold (or 3×9-inch loaf pan) with 1/3 of lady fingers. Top with layers of 1/3 of yogurt, 1/3 of kiwi slices, half of banana mixture and half of pistachios. Repeat all layers once. Top with remaining 1/3 lady fingers, yogurt and kiwis. Cover and chill up to 3 hours.

3. Garnish with mint sprigs; serve.

To toast pistachios: Spread nuts in small baking dish and bake 7 to 10 minutes at 350°F until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring twice.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 290
  • Carbohydrate Content 53 g
  • Cholesterol Content 76 mg
  • Fat Content 6 g
  • Fiber Content 5 g
  • Protein Content 9 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 94 mg
  • Sugar Content 30 g