TIPSY LAIRD TRIFLE

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This is the traditional dessert served on Burns Night in Scotland and has been served for centuries. Robert Burns (Rabbie Burns) (1759 - 1796) is Scotland's most famous poet. He is celebrated in Scotland and beyond on the anniversary of his birth (January 25th ) which is known as Burns Night. Recipe & photo:...

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 oz pound cake or sponge cake, halved and cut into thick slices
10 oz fresh raspberries, or thoroughly defrosted frozen
6 Tbsp whiskey or drambuie
2 c thick, ready made custard sauce
2 c heavy/double or whipping cream, softly whipped
1 handful toasted, flaked almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Line the bottom of a dish or dessert glasses with the cake slices.
  • 2. Reserve a few raspberries for decoration and layer the remaining evenly over the cake. Sprinkle with the whiskey.
  • 3. Spoon over the custard, again in a thick layer.
  • 4. Finish with a thick layer of whipped cream either spooned over or piped using a piping bag.
  • 5. Decorate with raspberries and a few toasted, flaked, almonds.

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