A MERE TRIFLE! STRAWBERRIES AND CLOTTED CREAM TRIFLE
Luscious fresh strawberries nestle amongst light sponge cake sandwiched with strawberry jam, which are then covered with creamy custard and topped with clotted cream. Simple! This trifle may be simple but it is the star on any tea-time or dessert table and if you cannot obtain clotted cream, use whipping cream, heavy cream or double cream instead. Madeira is used in place of sherry in this trifle, which gives a mellow flavour to the trifle. This is a recipe that my mum sent to me, from a cutting in a British magazine promoting Devon and Cornwall in the West Country - home of the Cream Tea! If you wish to serve this to children or non-drinkers, substitute the Madeira with fruit juice of your choice. In the summer scatter some pink rose petals over the top for the ultimate and romantic finish! (Prep time includes the chilling and soaking time.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 1 Trifle, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First of all cut the trifle sponges in half lengthways or cut the sponge cake into slices, spread each half or slice with strawberry jam, then re-form them and cut each one into 3 little sandwiches. Now arrange them in a 3 pint (1.75 litre) trifle bowl. Then make a few stabs in the sponges and sprinkle the Madeira carefully and evenly over them, then leave it all aside for half an hour so it can soak inches
- After that, sprinkle half the strawberries over the top of the trifle sponges, pushing some down in amongst them. Then put the rest into a Mini Chopper or food processor along with the sugar, whiz to a purée then drizzle the purée over the strawberries.
- Meanwhile, empty the custard into a jug, split the vanilla pod lengthways and, using a teaspoon, scrape the seeds into the custard and mix together.
- Spoon the custard evenly over the top of the strawberries, then dollop the clotted cream over the custard (or whipped cream) smoothing it with the back of a knife and lastly sprinkle with toasted flaked almonds and scatter with rose petals if using.
- Now you need to cover the dish with clingfilm and make sure it is well chilled before serving, up to two hours is ideal.
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Abdullah pathan
[email protected]This trifle is a great way to use up leftover sponge cake.
ASUR GAMERYT
[email protected]I had some trouble finding clotted cream, but I used heavy cream instead and it turned out fine.
sharif cr
[email protected]This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.
Raquel Vasquez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this trifle. The clotted cream and sponge cake balanced out the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly.
Boss King
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my trifle turned out perfectly. It was a hit at my party!
iftkhar mirza
[email protected]This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and impressive-looking.
Majidali Thaheem
[email protected]I made this trifle for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.
Siphosethu Mqadi
[email protected]This trifle is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Md Ts
[email protected]I love the combination of strawberries and clotted cream in this trifle. It's so refreshing and summery.
Ahlullah Hassan
[email protected]This trifle is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet elegant, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Radhika Tamang
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of trifles, but this one is amazing! The flavors and textures are perfectly balanced. I highly recommend it.
Milton Carranza
[email protected]This trifle is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries, depending on what I have on hand.
Victory Gbokos
[email protected]I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a total showstopper! It looked so elegant and everyone raved about the taste. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamez Flexz
[email protected]This trifle was a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of strawberries, clotted cream, and sponge cake. It was light and fluffy, and the perfect ending to a summer meal.