Traditional English Trifle Recipe

Name: Traditional English Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sponge cake; strawberry jam; 2 ounces ladyfingers or plain biscuits; 5 tablespoons sherry; 8 maraschino cherries; 1 tablespoon juice from cherry bottle; 2 eggs; 1 ounce confectioners' sugar; 1/2 pint milk; 1/2 pint heavy cream; 1/2 ounce almonds split; cherries Optional: garnish with, or strawberries

Servings: persons

1 sponge cake
strawberry jam
2 ounces ladyfingers or plain biscuits
5 tablespoons sherry
8 maraschino cherries
1 tablespoon juice from cherry bottle
2 eggs
1 ounce confectioners' sugar
1/2 pint milk
1/2 pint heavy cream
1/2 ounce almonds split
cherries Optional: garnish with, or strawberries

1
Slice the sponge cake into 1-inch slices and sandwich them together with jam. Arrange in the base of a 2 pint serving dish and sprinkle the ladyfingers or biscuits in between. Sprinkle the sherry, chopped cherries and maraschino juice over sponge cakes.
2
Blend together egg yolks and sugar in a bowl. Warm the milk then pour it on to egg mixture. Stir well, return the custard to the pan and cook over low heat. Do not allow it to simmer or it will curdle. When it is thick enough to coat back of a wooden spoon remove from heat. Strain custard over sponge cakes and leave to set. Just before serving whip cream with egg whites until it forms soft peaks, then spread it over the trifle.

170

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sponge cake, strawberry jam, 2 ounces ladyfingers or plain biscuits, 5 tablespoons sherry, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional English Trifle

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