Cherry Trifle Recipe

Name: Cherry Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cherry jam; 2 cups custard; 1 lemon grated; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 3 tablespoons brandy; 1 quart cherries fresh, or 1, 24 oz. can cherry pie fil; 12 macaroons crushed; 1 cup whipping cream; maraschino cherries; 3 packages lady fingers

Servings: persons

1 cup cherry jam
2 cups custard
1 lemon grated
1/2 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons brandy
1 quart cherries fresh, or 1, 24 oz. can cherry pie fil
12 macaroons crushed
1 cup whipping cream
maraschino cherries
3 packages lady fingers

1
Prepare vanilla cream custard sauce.
2
Coat 1/2 of the lady fingers with 1/2 of the cherry jam, place in bottom of crystal bowl 8 inches in diameter and 3 1/2 inches deep; sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon rind.
3
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sherry and half of the brandy.
4
Cover with a layer of 1/2 of the cherries or cherry pie filling and 1/2 of the macaroons.
5
Allow to stand for an hour or so.
6
Pour half the custard sauce over the top, repeat the layers of lady fingers, jam, lemon rind, sherry, brandy, cherries and remaining macaroons.
7
Repeat the custard sauce. Chill.
8
Just before serving, top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

213

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cherry jam, 2 cups custard, 1 lemon grated, 1/2 cup dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Cherry 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.

Cherry Trifle

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