Raspberry Brandy Trifle Recipe

Name: Raspberry Brandy Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Custard Sauce; 3 cups milk; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Trifle; 1 loaf purchased poundcake (5x3x3); 4 tablespoons raspberry jam; 1 cup medium-dry sherry; 1/4 cup brandy; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup raspberries; 1/4 cup peach, slices

Servings: persons

Custard Sauce
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
Trifle
1 loaf purchased poundcake (5x3x3)
4 tablespoons raspberry jam
1 cup medium-dry sherry
1/4 cup brandy
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup raspberries
1/4 cup peach, slices

1
Custard Sauce: In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup milk & cornstarch. Stir with wire whisk until cornstarch dissolved. Add remaining 2.5 cups of milk and sugar. Cover over moderate heat. Stir until sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
2
In small bowl, stir egg yolks with a fork and stir in 4-5 TBSP of custard sauce. Whisk mixture back into remaining sauce.
3
Return to boil and boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
4
Trifle: Cut pound cake into 1 inch thick slices. Spread jam on slices. Place slices of cake, jam side up, in glass trifle bowl creating a first layer. Combine sherry and brandy. Sprinkle first layer with sherry & brandy combination. Repeat with rest of cake & alcohol mixture.
5
Let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. While cake is resting, beat whipping cream in a cold bowl until soft peaks form. Add 2 TBSP of sugar to whipping cream and stir.
6
Pour custard sauce over top of cake. Then top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh fruit.
7
Refrigerate.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Custard Sauce, 3 cups milk, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Raspberry Brandy 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.

Raspberry Brandy Trifle

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