English Trifle Recipe

Name: English Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix, prepared in a loaf pan; 1/2 cup cream sherry; 1 (10 ounce) jar raspberry jam; 1 1/3 cups white sugar; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups milk; 10 egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds; 12 maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix, prepared in a loaf pan
1/2 cup cream sherry
1 (10 ounce) jar raspberry jam
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
10 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
12 maraschino cherries

1
The night before, slice the cake into 1/2 inch slices and sprinkle with sherry.
2
Cover lightly so it won't get stale.
3
Let sit overnight to allow alcohol to evaporate.
4
To make the pastry cream: Mix sugar, flour and salt together in the top of double boiler.
5
Slowly add milk to form a smooth mixture.
6
Cook over low-medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
7
Slowly pour 1/2 the hot milk mixture into a bowl of the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly.
8
Then pour all the mixture back into the double boiler and sir until thick.
9
Add butter and vanilla.
10
Chill.
11
The next day, spread raspberry jam on top of sherried cake layers (or ladyfingers).
12
Layer the bottom of a bowl with 1/3 the cake and pour 1/3 of the pastry cream over the top.
13
Sprinkle with nuts.
14
Layer cake, cream and nuts until all of the ingredients have been used.
15
Top the uppermost layer with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries and slivered almonds.
16
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

1715

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix, prepared in a loaf pan, 1/2 cup cream sherry, 1 (10 ounce) jar raspberry jam, 1 1/3 cups white sugar, 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.

English Trifle

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