Belle Helene Trifle Recipe

Name: Belle Helene Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 egg yolks; 2 ounces caster sugar; 4 teaspoons cocoa powder; 10 fluid ounces milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons rum; 5 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 -2 sponge cake, sliced (depending on size); 2 tablespoons pear preserves; 1 (15 ounce) can pears (in juice); shredded chocolate; almonds; cherries

Servings: persons

3 egg yolks
2 ounces caster sugar
4 teaspoons cocoa powder
10 fluid ounces milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons rum
5 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 -2 sponge cake, sliced (depending on size)
2 tablespoons pear preserves
1 (15 ounce) can pears (in juice)
shredded chocolate
almonds
cherries

1
Cream the egg yolks, sugar and cocoa until fluffy.
2
Bring milk and vanilla to the boil (barely), pour over egg mixture, whisk and add the rum.
3
Strain mixture into a heavy based or double saucepan, stir over gentle heat until custard thickens.
4
Cool.
5
Fold in most of the cream.
6
Slice the sponge cakes, spread with pear preserves, and arrange cake slices and pears in the base of a serving bowl, using some of the pear juice to moisten sponges.
7
Cover with chocolate sauce, decorate with remaining cream, shredded chocolate, almonds and the cherry.

761

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 egg yolks, 2 ounces caster sugar, 4 teaspoons cocoa powder, 10 fluid ounces milk, and more.

Yes, Belle Helene 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.

Belle Helene Trifle

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