Trifle from the Plaza Hotel Recipe

Name: Trifle from the Plaza Hotel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers; ¼ cup sweet sherry; 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin; 2 cups hot water; 3 egg yolks; ⅓ cup sugar; 2 cups light cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup sweetened whipped cream; 12-1 cup pistachio nut, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Split ladyfingers and arrange on a cookie sheet.
2
Drizzle the sherry over them and allow to stand.
3
Dissolve gelatin in hot water in a bowl and chill until syrupy.
4
Arrange half the ladyfingers in the bottom of a 6-cup crystal bowl.
5
Pour gelatin syrup over and chill until the gelatin is firm.
6
Beat the egg yolks in a heavy saucepan until light.
7
Add sugar gradually, beating all the while until mixture is light and lemon-colored.
8
Stir in cream and vanilla.
9
Cook, stirring constantly, over a very low heat or over simmering water, until the mixture coats a metal spoon.
10
Pour sauce immediately into a chilled bowl and cover the surgace with transparent wrap.
11
Chill thoroughly.
12
Arrange remaining ladyfingers in the bowl on top of the set gelatin and pour the chilled custard over it.
13
Chill until serving time.
14
Garnish with a puff of sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle chopped pitaschio nuts around the rim of the trifle.

799

kcal

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers, ¼ cup sweet sherry, 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin, 2 cups hot water, and more.

Yes, Trifle from the Plaza Hotel 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.

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Trifle from the Plaza Hotel

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