Traditional English Trifle Recipe

Name: Traditional English Trifle Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 sm. sponge cakes; Strawberry jam; 2 ounce. ratafia, or possibly any plain biscuits; 5 tbsp. sherry, or possibly sherry and fruit juice; 8 maraschino cherries; 1 tbsp. juice from cherry bottle; 2 Large eggs; 1 ounce. confectioners' sugar; 1/2 pt. lowfat milk; 1/2 pt. double cream; 1/2 ounce. almonds, split

Servings: persons

1
Split the sponge cakes in half and sandwich them together with jam.
2
Arrange in the base of a 2 pint serving dish and sprinkle the biscuits in between.
3
Sprinkle the sherry, minced cherries and maraschino juice over sponge cakes.
4
Blend together egg yolks and sugar in a bowl.
5
Hot the lowfat milk then pour it on to egg mix.
6
Stir well, return the custard to the pan and cook over low heat.
7
Don't allow it to simmer or possibly it will curdle.
8
When it is thick sufficient to coat back of a wooden spoon remove from heat.
9
Strain custard over sponge cakes and leave to set.
10
Just before serving whip cream with egg whites till it forms soft peaks, then spread it over the trifle.

170

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 sm. sponge cakes, Strawberry jam, 2 ounce. ratafia, or possibly any plain biscuits, 5 tbsp. sherry, or possibly sherry and fruit juice, and more.

Yes, Traditional English Trifle Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!