Passover English Trifle Recipe

Name: Passover English Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sherry wine (can use less); 2 cups strawberries, sliced; 2 bananas, sliced; 2 cups pineapple chunks; 2 oranges, peeled and broken into sections; 4 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced; For the ANGEL FOOD CAKE; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 1/4 cups matzo cake meal; 2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated; 12 large egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons orange juice; For the ORANGE PUDDING; 1/3 cup sugar; 4 1/2 tablespoons potato starch; 4 cups strained orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated

Servings: persons

1 cup sherry wine (can use less)
2 cups strawberries, sliced
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 oranges, peeled and broken into sections
4 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
For the ANGEL FOOD CAKE
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups matzo cake meal
2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated
12 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons orange juice
For the ORANGE PUDDING
1/3 cup sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons potato starch
4 cups strained orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated

1
For the ANGEL FOOD CAKE:.
2
Combine 3/4 c sugar, matzo cake meal & orange zest in bowl.
3
Beat egg whites and salt in large mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, alternating with orange juice. Beat well after each addition. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4
Fold in matzo meal mixture, 1/4 at a time.
5
Use 15 under-and-over strokes for each addition, slightly turning the bowl after each stroke. Fold an additional 10 strokes.
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Pour batter into ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
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Bake at 325 degrees 50 minutes to an hour, or until cake springs back to touch.
8
Remove from oven, immediately invert pan & cool.
9
For the ORANGE PUDDING:.
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Combine sugar & potato starch in medium saucepan. Slowly pour in orange juice, stirring with whisk if necessary, to prevent lumps from forming. Add zest.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and thickened, about 20 minutes.
12
Cover & chill before using.
13
Can be made a day ahead.
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PUT IT ALL TOGETHER:.
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Cut cake in 1-inch fingers.
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Let stand uncovered for a few hours to slightly dry out. (Trifle is usually made with stale cake.)
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Arrange cake fingers around bottom and sides of deep glass bowl or trifle dish.
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Sprinkle with 1/3 cup Sherry.
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Arrange about 1/2 the sliced fruit on and around cake fingers.
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Pour over 1/2 of pudding.
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Add another layer of cake fingers.
22
Sprinkle with more sherry.
23
Pour over remaining pudding.
24
Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled and ready to serve.
25
To serve, heap remaining fruit on top of trifle and serve at once.

1118

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

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.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sherry wine (can use less), 2 cups strawberries, sliced, 2 bananas, sliced, 2 cups pineapple chunks, and more.

Yes, Passover 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!

Passover English Trifle

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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