Trifle
Trifle, also commonly known as sherry trifle, is a traditional layered dessert in many countries. It can be prepared with or without alcohol, and the nonalcoholic version is popular with children.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 33 min
- Total
- 48 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Slice the Swiss roll approximately ¾-inch (2 cm) thick, and line the base of a Pyrex casserole dish with it.
Procedure
Pour sherry over the swiss roll.
Procedure
Drain the peaches, keeping the juice/syrup aside and then arrange the peaches over the swiss roll.
Procedure
Prepare the jelly as per the instructions, you may wish to use the syrup from the peaches for this. Pour the jelly into the casserole dish and allow to set in the fridge.
Procedure
Make the custard, again as per the instructions (use fresh or powdered as opposed to canned). Allow this to cool to lukewarm, and pour into the casserole. Allow this to set in the fridge.
Procedure
Whip the cream for the top of the trifle and spread it over the custard. Garnish with hundreds and thousands, sprinkles, or other cake decorations.
Procedure
Serve!
Photo: --Ben 18:33, 25 March 2006 (UTC) · Public domain · · Photo source and licence
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
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