Traditional English Trifle Recipe 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

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

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

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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 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.

Traditional English Trifle Recipe

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