A Mere Trifle! Strawberries And Clotted Cream Trifle Recipe

Name: A Mere Trifle! Strawberries And Clotted Cream Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 single trifle sponge cakes or 5 sponge cakes, cut into slices; 2 tablespoons strawberry jam; 4 fluid ounces madeira wine; 12 ounces fresh ripe strawberries, thickly sliced; 1/2 tablespoon golden caster sugar; 1 (250 g) container clotted cream or (250 g) whipping cream; 1 (500 ml) container fresh ready-made custard; 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds; 1 vanilla pod; rose petal (optional)

Servings: persons

5 single trifle sponge cakes or 5 sponge cakes, cut into slices
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
4 fluid ounces madeira wine
12 ounces fresh ripe strawberries, thickly sliced
1/2 tablespoon golden caster sugar
1 (250 g) container clotted cream or (250 g) whipping cream
1 (500 ml) container fresh ready-made custard
1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
1 vanilla pod
rose petal (optional)

1
First of all cut the trifle sponges in half lengthways or cut the sponge cake into slices, spread each half or slice with strawberry jam, then re-form them and cut each one into 3 little sandwiches. Now arrange them in a 3 pint (1.75 litre) trifle bowl. Then make a few stabs in the sponges and sprinkle the Madeira carefully and evenly over them, then leave it all aside for half an hour so it can soak inches
2
After that, sprinkle half the strawberries over the top of the trifle sponges, pushing some down in amongst them. Then put the rest into a Mini Chopper or food processor along with the sugar, whiz to a puree then drizzle the puree over the strawberries.
3
Meanwhile, empty the custard into a jug, split the vanilla pod lengthways and, using a teaspoon, scrape the seeds into the custard and mix together.
4
Spoon the custard evenly over the top of the strawberries, then dollop the clotted cream over the custard (or whipped cream) smoothing it with the back of a knife and lastly sprinkle with toasted flaked almonds and scatter with rose petals if using.
5
Now you need to cover the dish with clingfilm and make sure it is well chilled before serving, up to two hours is ideal.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 single trifle sponge cakes or 5 sponge cakes, cut into slices, 2 tablespoons strawberry jam, 4 fluid ounces madeira wine, 12 ounces fresh ripe strawberries, thickly sliced, and more.

Yes, A Mere Trifle! Strawberries And Clotted Cream Trifle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

A Mere Trifle! Strawberries And Clotted Cream Trifle

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