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English Trifle

24 | 11 | 2011
By Soni Sinha

My favorite dessert of all time is the English Trifle.Its a perpetual craving for this dessert, that I satisfy to my heart’s content whenever I visit the UK.I love cakes with custard and this just takes it to another level altogether.The English have enjoyed this dessert for over three centuries now and I consider it to be one of their culinary treasures that HAS to be savored.


The English Trifle is made up of many layers using Jellies or Jams, Cake, Custard and Whipped topping.Its topped off with fresh fruits or nuts giving it that incredible look, making you want to dig in right away.You can layer it in a large trifle bowl as I do or in individual glasses.Its a great make ahead dessert that can be prepared a day before your party and kept in the refrigerator for the flavors to combine nicely.

I am making a Strawberry Trifle here. My layers consist of Strawberry Jelly, Vanilla cake and Custard, topped with whipped topping and fresh Strawberries.I mix up a 16oz pack of strawberries into my jelly mix for that authentic texture.You can use any flavor for your trifle.I’ve also made these using Blueberry jelly.So next time you visit the UK make sure to try these!

English Trifle

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Ingredients:
Fresh Strawberries-1 16 oz pack
Strawberry Jelly- 1 pkt
Vanilla cake or sponge cake-1 lb cubed
Custard-2 cups(prepared)
Whipped Topping-for the topping
Fresh Strawberries- 1/2 pkt cut into halves lengthwise

Process:
Make the jelly according to instructions.Keep aside.Bake your own sponge cake or get a store bought cake.Prepare the custard according to instructions.
The next process involves layering these into the trifle bowl.Start with the Strawberry jelly at the bottom.

Follow with the cake and then custard.

Repeat the layers again in the same order of Jelly, Cake and Custard.

 

Top it up with whipped topping and arrange the fresh strawberries on top.Your Trifle is ready.Keep it in the refrigerator overnight and serve chilled!


 

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Comments

  2. Prachi says

    I made this dessert again and was a hit again
    Thought about u and wanted to say
    Thank u Soni !!

  4. Guru Uru says

    Wow I am loving your blog!!!
    It is so exotic and this English trifle is making my mouth water and head spin – wonderful photography as well!!!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself
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