Classic British Trifle

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Classic British Trifle

Category: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Cooking: Chilling, Layering
Difficult: Intermediate
Preparation Time:
30 Min.
Cooking Time:
10 Min.
Rest Time:
180 Min.
Total Time:
220 Min.
Servings:  8
Season: All Season

Description:

A traditional British dessert, Trifle is a layered sweet treat comprising sponge cake soaked in sherry or fruit juice, fruit, creamy custard, and topped with whipped cream. This indulgent dessert is a celebration of textures and flavors, often adorned with fruit and jelly.

Ingredients:

Servings

600
ready-made sponge cake, cut into cubes
80
ml 
sherry or sweet fruit juice
400
canned or fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, etc.)
500
ml 
custard (homemade or store-bought)
500
ml 
whipping cream
50
sugar
50
sliced almonds
 (optional)
 
Jelly
 (optional, prepared according to package instructions)

Cooking Instructions:

If using jelly, prepare it as per the package instructions and allow it to set in the fridge.
Arrange the sponge cake cubes at the bottom of a large trifle bowl.
Drizzle sherry or fruit juice over the sponge to soak it slightly.
If using jelly, layer it over the sponge.
Add a layer of fruit over the sponge/jelly.
Pour custard evenly over the fruit layer.
In a separate bowl, whip the cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the custard layer.
Garnish with sliced almonds and extra fruit, if desired.
Chill in the fridge for at least 2-4 hours before serving.

To Serve:

Serve chilled, spooned into individual bowls.

Notes:

You can substitute sherry with orange juice or any sweet fruit juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Feel free to experiment with different fruits according to season and preference.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Per Container:

Serving Amount
% Daily Value *
Calories 450 kcal
23
Total Fat 20 g
31
Saturated Fat 12 g
60
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol  80 mg
27
Sodium  200 mg
9
Total Carbohydrates  60 g
20
Dietary Fiber 2 g
8
Sugars 40 g
Protein  7 g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. (Data for reference only)