Cappuccino Mousse Trifle

As Charlotte pointed out last year when she posted a delicious Cappuccino Mousse Recipe for the feast of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, "according to the Oxford English Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary, the drink was named cappuccino because its color resembles the brown color of the robes worn by the Capuchin order of Franciscan friars. Others say it is because of the cappuccio or hood of the friar's robes."

Since June 16th marks the anniversary of St. Pio's canonization, as well as the memorial of the Capuchin Martyrs of the Concentration Camps (who were beatified in June of 1999 when the Pope visited Poland), I thought I would post one of my favorite cappuccino recipes in their honor.

Cappuccino Mousse Trifle

My husband and I love Tiramisu. However, it is so time consuming to make that I rarely make it. So when I found this recipe, in one of my Pampered Chef cookbooks, which is very similar to Tiramisu, and OH SO MUCH easier, it was an instant hit! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounces) frozen prepared pound cake
• 2 1/2 cups cold milk
• 1/3 cup instant coffee granules
• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
• 2 containers (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 square (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate for baking

Directions:

1. Cut pound cake into 1-inch cubes; set aside.

2. In a bowl, whisk milk and instant coffee granules. Let stand 5 minutes or until dissolved.

3. Pour 1 cup of the milk mixture a measuring cup; set aside. Add pudding mix to remaining milk mixture in bowl; whisk until mixture begins to thicken. Gently fold in one container of whipped topping.

4. To assemble trifle, place 1/3 of the cake cubes into bottom of a bowl. Pour 1/3 of the reserved milk mixture evenly over cake cubes. Top with 1/3 of the pudding mixture, pressing lightly. Grate 1/4 of the chocolate over pudding mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times, reserving the remaining grated chocolate for garnish.

5. Fill a decorator with 1 cup of the remaining whipped topping; set aside. Spread remaining whipped topping over entire top of trifle, creating a smooth surface. Decorate by piping rosettes around edge of bowl. Grate remaining chocolate in center; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Yield: 10 servings


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Feast of Padre Pio - Italian Sausage and Pasta

Padre Pio was born in an Italian village of Pietrelcina in1887. He is one of my favorite Saints! I wish I had planned better and had something wonderful to post, but instead I was busy this week and had to make my easy, trusty recipe that my family loves. The only thing to tie this together as a meal for Padre Pio is the Italian Sausage. Cheesy - I know (literally cheesy...LOL)

Here are a few links to learn more about this great Saint. Read about his beatification here and his canonization here. His biography here and info here.

My favorite quote by him - "Do not be so completely dedicated to Martha's activity that you forget the silence or self-abandonment of Mary. May the Virgin, who combines the duties so well, be your model and inspiration." St. Pio of Pietrelcina

SPICEY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER FARFALLE (adapted from southern living recipe)

1 pound mild italian (ground or in links, but remove casings and crumble)

1 box Barilla Farfalle Pasta ( bow tie)

2 Bell Peppers, one red and one green

1 Shallot diced

2 tablespoons olive oil ( I use more when needed)

5 plum tomatoes ( use roma, usually cheaper)

1 cup beef broth

1 cup parmesan cheese (grated but the real cheese, not the kind in the can)

First I dribble just a bit of olive oil in the pan and brown sausage. (adding more olive oil if pan is getting to dry) I put a paper towel on a plate and spoon out the sausage onto the plate, being sure the leave some oil and drippings in the pan. I keep the oven on warm and put the sausage in the oven to stay warm while I prepare the rest.
I start the water for pasta and prepare as directed on the box.
I keep the pan I cooked sausage in on low as I put the veggies in. I put the chopped peppers in first and cook over med heat for about 5-7 minutes then add the shallots and cook about 5 more minutes. I add more olive oil as needed. When veggies are tender, I add the sausage back to the pan on low to med, just to mix and warm.
Then I added the beef broth ( I use Wyler’s granules to = 1 cup broth). Then add the tomatoes that are diced. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes on med. ( I tend to make a bit more broth because my family likes lots of juice in it.)
I drain the pasta and put in a very large bowl and toss using a few drizzles of olive oil until pasta is evenly coated. I then add all of the sausage mixture and 1/2 cup parm cheese and stir melting the cheese. Then we are done! I add a bit more cheese on the top of each serving. I serve with just salad and garlic bread.

Here is a great prayer he recited -

O Jesus, impart to me also that same strength, when my weak nature foreseeing future evils rebels, so that like Thou, I may accept with serene peace and tranquility all the pains and distress which I may meet on this earth of exile. I unite all to Thy merits, to Thy pains, Thy ex­piations, Thy tears, that I may cooperate with Thee for my salvation and flee from sin, which was the sole cause of making Thee sweat blood and which led Thee to death. Destroy in me everything that does not please Thee, and with the sacred fire of Thy love write Thy sufferings into my heart. Hold me so closely to Thee, with a bond so tight and so sweet, that I shall never again abandon Thee in Thy Sufferings. May I be able to rest on Thy Heart to obtain comfort in the sufferings of life. May my spirit have no other desire but to live at Thy side in the Garden and unite itself to the pains of Thy Heart. May my soul be inebriated with Thy Blood and feed itself with the bread of Thy suffer­ings. Amen.

St. Padre Pio - Pray that we -- as Mothers die to ourselves and live to love and serve our Lord and our families!

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Cappuccino Mousse for St. Pio

How to describe this super easy dessert? I can't. You will just have to try it for yourself. So easy, so forgiving, who could ask for more? Use any flavor pudding (within reason) and any dipping device you choose. We have two bunches of fragrant, ruby red strawberries sitting, just waiting to help us enjoy this delightful dessert and celebrate our favorite Capuchin saint. Maybe some cappuccinos to wash it down? According to the Oxford English Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary, the drink was named cappuccino because its color resembles the brown color of the robes worn by the Capuchin order of Franciscan friars. Others say it is because of the cappuccio or hood of the friar's robes.

Cappuccino Mousse

1 C. milk
3/4 C. cold strong coffee (I use decaf.)
1 pkg. vanilla pudding mix
2 Tbl. sugar
2 C. heavy whipping cream
1/4 c. sugar

In a large bowl, beat milk, coffee, pudding mix (dry) and 2 Tbl. sugar with a wire whisk for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. In a chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and 1/4 C. sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Gently stir whipped cream into coffee mixture. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until set.

Those people who don't like the flavor of coffee (do you really exist?) should know that this mousse has a very light taste, but it is definitely coffee flavored.

Coloring pages for Padre Pio can be found here.
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