Orange Trifle

The orange-infused cognac must be prepared 24 hours in advance. The orange pulp can be prepared, sweetened, and refrigerated up to 6 hours ahead. Whip the cream and assemble the trifle no more than 4 hours before serving to prevent the cream from deflating or becoming watery from the fruit's acidity.

This dessert is best served the day it's assembled. Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours, though the whipped cream will begin to weep and lose volume. The orange-infused cognac can be strained and stored in a sealed bottle at room temperature for up to 6 months for future use.