Trifle Recipes

[Schmickers]

A packet of sponge fingers (the italian ones, can't think of the brand, come in a yellow plastic packet) in a large bowl and then pour two packets of made-up raspberry jelly and one shot of sherry over the top. Let them soak in for a few minutes, and then mash up the sponge fingers thoroughly with a fork. Into the fridge for a good four-five hours - or overnight - to set.

Make 1.5 pints of custard (we use Bird's Custard powder here made up to double strength so it sets well) and stir it constantly until it cools. Once it is cool, pour over the top and return to fridge until custard sets.

Top with whipped cream.

Not my recipe - my mother never made trifle, and I remember my grandmothers was just jelly cubes and pieces of sponge, rather than mixed-in sponge and jelly - this comes from DW's side of the family, but I luuuurve it. One of my favourite parts of Christmas now.

[myson]

Marsala or Sherry (lots)over cut up sponge. Soak in for a while. Then red Jelly (has to be red) then two fruits, then custard, then grated choccy on top.

I prefer to make it an hour or two before eating so sponge doesnt turn to slop. But then i always have the sloppy left overs for breakfast anyway

[Tinks]

Marsala or Sherry (lots)over cut up sponge. Soak in for a while. Then red Jelly (has to be red) then two fruits, then custard, then grated choccy on top.

I prefer to make it an hour or two before eating so sponge doesnt turn to slop. But then i always have the sloppy left overs for breakfast anyway

Oh yum, I love trifle for breakfast on Boxing Day.

Here's how I make mine..

Put sponge fingers in a bowl and some canned peaches. I make up port wine jelly using the reserved juice from peaches and water, pour over top of cake and fruit. A layer of cold thick custard over the top of set jelly then a layer of whipped cream, topped with grated peppermint crisp or Flake.

[Rouge]

Citrus liquer is very very sweet I'm guessing their talking Limoncello? Thats absolutely Nommy in a trifle (Nigella makes one with it).

I've combined threads so you can get some more ideas, my recipe is up the top.

[Astrid]

i ask DH what ingredients he needs, buy them, then turn up when it's all done!

Same here

Citrus liquer is very very sweet I'm guessing their talking Limoncello? Thats absolutely Nommy in a trifle (Nigella makes one with it).

There is another Nigella one I have seen a couple of times. She makes the custard with cream (yummo), makes a berry mixture to soak the sponge in and makes some toffee (I think) to break up all over the top. I sooooo want to get the whole recipe and do it myself one day.