Children's lazy trifles Recipe

Name: Children's lazy trifles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 packages fruit jelly cubes - any flavour enough to make 1 pint; 1/2 pints boiling water; 1/2 pints cold water; 1 fresh fruit pieces to set in the jelly (optional) if fruit releases much juice then use less water in the jelly; 3 tbsp custard powder or 1 pint of fresh vanilla custard; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 pints whole or semi skimmed milk; 1/2 pints double/heavy cream; 2 tsp icing/powdered sugar; 100 grams grated milk chocolate or crumbled chocolate flake or chocolate vermicelli

Servings: persons

1
Using a kitchen scissors, cut the jelly cubes, in small pieces to dissolve easily, into a jug
2
Pour the boiling water over the cubes and stir to dissolve.
3
Once fully dissolved add the cold water.
4
Prepare 6-8 small pots (size of pot will determine how many) by putting small pieces of fruit in the base, if using, and pouring in equal amounts of jelly - the pots do not need to be the same size and could be just 1 large dish.
5
Place pots in refrigerator
6
After 1/2 hour start the custard - You can make from scratch if you prefer, but remember, this is a lazy trifle - place 3 tablespoons custard powder in a saucepan, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 pint of the cold milk.
7
Stir in to make smooth.
8
Place pan over a medium heat and stir.
9
Add milk a little at a time every time you feel the custard thicken.
10
When all the milk has been combined and the custard thickens, beat well, turn heat to low and allow to gently simmer for 1 minute.
11
If the custard appears overly thick, add just a little cold milk to loosen it.
12
Half fill your sink with cold water.
13
Remove custard from heat and plunge pan into cold water immediately to stop the custard from continuing to cook.
14
Keep stirring, ensuring that no water spills into the custard
15
Leave pan to cool for about 20 minutes - use a piece of cling wrap placed into pan on top of custard to stop a skin from forming whilst cooling - then remove from sink and beat the custard
16
Spoon custard on top of jelly and return to the fridge.
17
About 20 minutes later, place your cream and icing/powdered sugar in a bowl and whisk until stiff.
18
Smooth over the custard then sprinkle your chocolate decoration over each trifle all the kids will love having their own mini trifle - big kids too!

388

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 packages fruit jelly cubes - any flavour enough to make 1 pint, 1/2 pints boiling water, 1/2 pints cold water, 1 fresh fruit pieces to set in the jelly (optional) if fruit releases much juice then use less water in the jelly, and more.

Yes, Children's lazy trifles 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!

Children's lazy trifles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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