Trifle is a Traditional layered Fruit, Sponge, Jelly, Custard, and Cream Dessert. A quintessential summer recipe from England.
Things to know about Trifle Recipe
A quintessential dessert from England, guaranteed to be seen at summer parties and events.
Trifle is a sponge cake soaked in sherry layered together with custard, whipped cream, and fruits. The earliest use of the name trifle was for a thick cream flavored with sugar, ginger, and rosewater in 1585.
Trifle evolved from a similar dessert known as a fool and originally the two names were used interchangeably. Trifle, as we know it today, is a household summer dessert across England.
Delicious English Traditional Layered Fruit, Sponge, Jelly, Custard, and Cream Dessert from England. Authentic Recipe of Trifle.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams (8.82 oz) Raspberry
- 250 grams (8.82 oz) Strawberry
- 250 grams (8.82 oz) Gelatin Jelly
- 300 grams (10.58 oz) Custard
- 250 grams (8.82 oz) Whipped Cream
- 10 pcs Sponge Finger – Lady Finger
- 120 ml (4.06 floz) Sherry
Instructions
- Line the bottom of your trifle bowl with the sponge fingers in a nice even layer, covering the bottom. Evenly pour the sherry over the sponge, and leave this to soak for 5 minutes.
- Set aside a handful of the raspberries and strawberries (these will go on top of the trifle at the end). Then cover the soaked sponge with the remaining raspberries and strawberries in an even mix.
- Evenly pour over your liquid jelly and leave it in the refrigerator to set (as per packet instructions).
- once set, spoon the liquid on top of the jelly, evenly and create a smooth surface. Then spoon the whipped cream on top, again ensuring an even layer.
- Finish the trifle by decorating with the remaining fruits and enjoy!
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Cooking tip for making Trifle
- If you don’t have sponge fingers, use a pound cake and cut it into strips.
- The key is to make sure the jelly is fully set before adding the custard layer.
- Use different summer fruits such as blackberries, redcurrants, or blackcurrants.
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