Best 3 Traditional English Trifle Recipes
Indulge in the timeless classic of English desserts, the Traditional English Trifle. This iconic dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring layers of delicate sponge cake, velvety custard, sweet fruit, and whipped cream, all harmoniously arranged in a trifle bowl. With variations ranging from classic to modern, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect sponge cake, the rich and creamy custard, and the art of layering the ingredients for maximum impact. Explore the delightful variations, such as the boozy trifle spiked with sherry or rum, the refreshing citrus trifle bursting with orange and lemon zest, and the indulgent chocolate trifle that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you prefer a traditional or a contemporary twist, this collection of recipes will guide you in crafting a showstopping trifle that will be the star of any occasion.
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TRADITIONAL ENGLISH SHERRY TRIFLE - STRICTLY FOR THE GROWN UPS!
Treat your family and friends to this superb traditional boozy trifle full of sherry, raspberries and cream, especially popular at Christmas time. (Forget about counting calories until the New Year!) A trifle is a typically British dessert made with thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, fruit juice or alcohol, and whipped cream. Interestingly it was always made so as to use up, stale, left over sponge cake, which is then softened with either fruit juices or a sweet alcohol like sherry. It really is best not to use fresh sponge as it just goes very soggy and mushy. In the UK you can buy "sponge fingers" or "sponge trifle cakes" which are perfect, or if you have an Italian shop nearby, try ready made tiramisu sponge. It's really easy to make and the ingredients are usually arranged in layers with the fruit and sponge on the bottom, and the custard and cream on top. The best trifles contain a small amount of alcohol such as port, or, most commonly, sweet sherry or madeira wine. If you can't drink alcohol, you can use fruit juice instead, the liquid is necessary to moisten the cake. Trifle containing sherry is sometimes called 'sherry trifle' or referred to as being 'High Church'!! We often had a sherry trifle for dessert or tea on a Sunday afternoon, it was a delicious end to a lazy and relaxing day!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 4h10m
Yield 1 Large Trifle, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Split the sponges in half then spread each half thinly with raspberry jam.
- Sandwich each half back together and cut into quarters.
- Place in the base of three and a half pint (2 litre) glass trifle bowl.
- Sprinkle the sherry over the sponges and spoon over the partially thawed raspberries and their juice.
- Roughly crush the ratafia biscuits and sprinkle over the raspberries.
- Chill for 3-4 hours.
- Place the milk and vanilla pod in a small pan and slowly bring to just below boiling point.
- Transfer to a heatproof jug and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
- Remove the vanilla pod from the milk.
- Place the egg yolks, cornflour and sugar in a bowl and whisk together.
- Whisk in the milk, then strain the liquid back into the rinsed pan through a fine sieve.
- Cook over a gentle heat , stirring constantly until the custard starts to thicken, being careful not to allow to boil.
- Cook gently for two minutes unit the custard is a thick pouring consistency.
- Quickly pour the custard into a cold bowl to prevent further cooking.
- Sprinkle the surface with a thin coating of caster sugar to prevent a skin forming.
- Set aside and leave to cool.
- Spoon the cold custard onto the raspberries in the trifle bowl, spreading to the edges with a palette knife.
- Gently whip the cream until it nearly holds its shape, then spoon three quarters of it on top of the custard and carefully spread to the sides of the bowl.
- Whip the remaining cream until it holds it shape.
- Pipe swirls of cream around the top of the bowl and decorate with flaked almonds and cherries, silver dragees or raspberries.
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TRIFLE
I got this recipe from my English cousin. It's very easy to make and this is her recipe for the cake.
Provided by SESPEN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch cake pan.
- In large bowl, cream together margarine and 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Fold dry ingredients into butter mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool in pan for five minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. Cut into narrow pieces about 1 1/2 inches by 4 inches. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat cream with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions. Set aside.
- To Assemble Trifle: Brush each piece of cake with raspberry jam. Use half the cake pieces to line the bottom of a trifle bowl or other glass serving dish. Sprinkle half of the sherry over cake. Layer half the peaches, strawberries and blueberries on top. Cover with half the pudding and a third of the whipped cream. Repeat layers with remaining cake, sherry, fruit and pudding. Top with remaining whipped cream. Chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 305.3 mg, Sugar 30.2 g
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TRIFLE
A traditional trifle that almost every family has a version of. I can remember my mum putting tinned fruit cocktail in hers, I haven't included it as I think its awful, but feel free to add some if you fancy. Cooking time is chilling time.
Provided by Lou van
Categories Dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the milk and 10fl oz of the cream to the boil in a non-stick pan.
- Beat the egg yolks, cornflour and sugar together in a bowl, then gradually whisk in the hot milk and cream.
- Return the mixture to the pan and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, for about ten minutes, until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Take care not to let it boil as it will curdle.
- Transfer the custard to a bowl and leave to cool.
- Arrange a single layer of the cake slices over the base of the bowl.
- Spread the layer with 2 tbsp of raspberry jam and lay another layer of cake on top (you might not need to use all the cake).
- Spread the second layer with another 2 tbsp of raspberry jam and sprinkle over the sherry.
- Pour the custard over the cake, cover with clingfilm and chill for at least three hours.
- Whip the remaining cream into soft peaks.
- Uncover the trifle, spoon over the cream and return it to the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- Decorate however you wish, hundreds and thousands and halved glace cherries are traditional.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 265.1, Sodium 53.9, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your trifle is bursting with flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different fruits. There are many classic combinations, but you can also get creative and try new things.
- Make sure your custard is thick enough. It should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
- Don't over-whip your cream. You want it to be light and fluffy, not stiff and grainy.
- Assemble your trifle carefully. Layer the ingredients in the order specified in the recipe, and make sure to press down gently so that the trifle is evenly packed.
- Chill your trifle for at least 4 hours before serving. This will give the flavors time to meld and the trifle time to set.
Conclusion:
A traditional English trifle is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of sponge cake, fruit, custard, and cream, it is sure to please everyone at your table. If you follow the tips above, you can make a trifle that is both beautiful and delicious. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give traditional English trifle a try. You won't be disappointed!
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