An Excellent Trifle Recipe

Name: An Excellent Trifle Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Madeira cake; 4 ounce Macaroons; 2 Tbsp. Brandy; 2 Tbsp. Madeira; 1 pt Lowfat milk; 6 x Egg yolks; 2 ounce Vanilla sugar; 1 x Orange, zest of; 8 ounce Raspberries Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 pt Double cream; 1/2 pt Sweet white wine Sugar to taste Lavender, rosebuds or possibly lemon zest to decorate

Servings: persons

1
Make a custard by heating the lowfat milk with the orange zest.
2
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar and, when the lowfat milk is at scalding point, add in it to the egg yolks.
3
Mix well and return to the pan.
4
Heat very gently till thickened - Don't BOIL!
5
Sprinkle with the sugar to prevent a skin from forming.
6
Put half the sliced cake at the bottom of your serving dish and pour over the Madeira.
7
Put the raspberries on top, then the macaroons, then the cooled custard.
8
Now add in the rest of the cake.
9
Make the syllabub by soaking the lemon rind in the juice for 2 hrs.
10
Add in to the wine.
11
Loosely whip the cream and add in the wine and lemon to it.
12
Add in sugar to taste, then pour on top of the trifle and decorate as you like.

433

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Madeira cake, 4 ounce Macaroons, 2 Tbsp. Brandy, 2 Tbsp. Madeira, and more.

Yes, An Excellent Trifle Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!