English Trifle Recipe

Name: English Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cake - sliced into 1/2 inch slices; 4 cups English custard (or Jello Pudding); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 Tbsp sugar; Fresh, frozen or canned fruit of any kind; Jar of jam - can use strawberry, raspberry, apricot or marmalade; 1 can sliced peaches or 2 very ripe fresh peaches, skinned and sliced; 1/4 - 1 cup sweet/cream sherry, according to taste; Chopped nuts or slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1
Spread each cake slice with a little jam.
2
Layer in a deep glass dish, or trifle dish, leaving no significant gaps.
3
Pour sherry over to soak sponge - if using canned fruit you may use the syrup to soak sponge.
4
Spread fruit over sponge, followed by sliced peaches - if desired.
5
Make custard/pudding, when cool pour over sponge and fruit.
6
Allow to cool in fridge, preferably overnight.
7
When set, whip cream, adding vanilla and sugar, whipping until you have soft peaks, layer on top of custard.
8
Chill for at least half an hour.
9
Decorate with chopped nuts and fruit.

245

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Protein

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* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 pound cake - sliced into 1/2 inch slices, 4 cups English custard (or Jello Pudding), 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla, and more.

Yes, English 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

English Trifle

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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