Traditional English Sherry Trifle - Strictly For Th

Name: Traditional English Sherry Trifle - Strictly For The Grown Ups!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 8 single trifle sponge cakes or 8 -12 ounces stale sponge cakes; 4 tablespoons raspberry jam; 6 tablespoons sweet sherry; 12 ounces frozen raspberries, partially thawed or 12 ounces fresh raspberries; 4 4 ounces amaretti or 4 ounces macaroons; Custard; 1 pint milk; 1 vanilla pod; 4 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon caster sugar, plus a little; caster sugar, for sprinkling; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour; Topping; 3/4 pint whipping cream; 2 ounces sliced almonds, toasted; glace cherries or fresh raspberry, to decorate; silver dragees, to decorate

Servings: persons

Base
8 single trifle sponge cakes or 8 -12 ounces stale sponge cakes
4 tablespoons raspberry jam
6 tablespoons sweet sherry
12 ounces frozen raspberries, partially thawed or 12 ounces fresh raspberries
4 4 ounces amaretti or 4 ounces macaroons
Custard
1 pint milk
1 vanilla pod
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon caster sugar, plus a little
caster sugar, for sprinkling
1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour
Topping
3/4 pint whipping cream
2 ounces sliced almonds, toasted
glace cherries or fresh raspberry, to decorate
silver dragees, to decorate

1
Split the sponges in half then spread each half thinly with raspberry jam.
2
Sandwich each half back together and cut into quarters.
3
Place in the base of three and a half pint (2 litre) glass trifle bowl.
4
Sprinkle the sherry over the sponges and spoon over the partially thawed raspberries and their juice.
5
Roughly crush the ratafia biscuits and sprinkle over the raspberries.
6
Chill for 3-4 hours.
7
Place the milk and vanilla pod in a small pan and slowly bring to just below boiling point.
8
Transfer to a heatproof jug and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
9
Remove the vanilla pod from the milk.
10
Place the egg yolks, cornflour and sugar in a bowl and whisk together.
11
Whisk in the milk, then strain the liquid back into the rinsed pan through a fine sieve.
12
Cook over a gentle heat , stirring constantly until the custard starts to thicken, being careful not to allow to boil.
13
Cook gently for two minutes unit the custard is a thick pouring consistency.
14
Quickly pour the custard into a cold bowl to prevent further cooking.
15
Sprinkle the surface with a thin coating of caster sugar to prevent a skin forming.
16
Set aside and leave to cool.
17
Spoon the cold custard onto the raspberries in the trifle bowl, spreading to the edges with a palette knife.
18
Gently whip the cream until it nearly holds its shape, then spoon three quarters of it on top of the custard and carefully spread to the sides of the bowl.
19
Whip the remaining cream until it holds it shape.
20
Pipe swirls of cream around the top of the bowl and decorate with flaked almonds and cherries, silver dragees or raspberries.

412

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 8 single trifle sponge cakes or 8 -12 ounces stale sponge cakes, 4 tablespoons raspberry jam, 6 tablespoons sweet sherry, and more.

Yes, Traditional English Sherry Trifle - Strictly For The Grown Ups! 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!

Traditional English Sherry Trifle - Strictly For The Grown Ups!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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