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Classic British trifle layered with sponge cake, berries, custard, whipped cream, raspberry jam, and toasted almonds.

Classic British Trifle

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A layered British dessert of sponge cake, berries, raspberry jam, custard, whipped cream, and almonds.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Cake and fruit
  • 1 lb pound cake or sponge cake cut into cubes
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam warmed slightly
Custard and cream
  • 4 cups prepared vanilla custard cooled
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for the cream
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted

Equipment

  • Large glass trifle bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Small skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the layers:
  1. Arrange half of the cake cubes in the bottom of the trifle bowl.
  2. Spoon over half of the jam and scatter with half of the berries.
  3. Add half of the custard.
Add cream and repeat:
  1. Whip the heavy cream with the sugar until it holds soft peaks.
  2. Add half of the whipped cream to the bowl.
  3. Repeat the cake, jam, berries, custard, and whipped cream layers.
Chill and serve:
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Scatter the toasted almonds over the top just before serving.
  3. Spoon into bowls, keeping the layers visible.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 47g

Notes

  • Cool custard completely before layering.
  • A clear glass bowl shows off the dessert.
  • Add almonds at the last moment for contrast.