TRADITIONAL BRITISH SHERRY TRIFLE RECIPE
Trifle is the quintessential pudding that has graced British tables for more than four centuries. It is simply, the quintessential British pudding, striking in it blousy looks, decadent, rich and simply luscious. Some will boast jelly, some not; fruit is a must-have for some, for others, no way. Essentially a trifle needs sponge soaked (if for adults) in sherry, a thick layer of creamy custard and deep layer of lightly whipped fresh cream; the rest is all about personal preference. Some trifle recipes are quick - made using ready-made packs which simply require assembling - these are OK but do not come close to the flavour of a homemade one. You can speed up the time taken to make a trifle by using ready made custard, this has become quite acceptable, or, or if you have the tie and the inclination then make your own. My favourite trifle is made with jelly as it is even more appealing to children though do leave out the sherry if it is for kids. If you prefer a trifle without jelly, simply omit and proceed without, this will be quicker to make as it will not require setting in the fridge.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Serves 6 The trifle can be made in one large glass dish or into individual glasses
- Line the bottom of the dish or glasses with the cake slices or trifle sponges.Sprinkle with the sherry and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
- If using fresh strawberries, slice thickly (reserve a few for decoration), if using previously frozen leave whole. Otherwise, lay the fruit evenly over the cake. Press lightly with a fork to release the juices.
- Pour over the liquid jelly making sure it covers the sponge. Place the dish into the refrigerator and leave until the jelly is set.
- Once set, spoon over the custard, again in a thick layer.
- Finally, finish with a thick layer of whipped cream either spooned over or piped using a piping bag.
- Decorate with strawberry slices or raspberries and toasted, flaked, almonds if using. Omit the sherry if serving to children. **** Notes on the Jelly: Jelly in the UK is Jello. The jelly can be bought in tablet form and made up following the packet instructions. A 135g slab will make 570 ml/1 pint of liquid jelly. Place the jelly slab into in a microwavable jug, cover with 100 ml cold water and heat for 1 minute (in a 750 watt microwave). Stir well and make up to 570 ml /1 pint with cold water and use in the recipe as above. :
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