How to Make Trifle

A classic layered dessert featuring homemade berry jelly, madeira cake, velvety mascarpone custard, whipped cream, and toasted almonds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 806 kcals 4836 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.5 grams 405 grams
Fat 54.8 grams 328.5 grams
Protein 10.7 grams 64.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Caster Sugar
Plus more to taste
5
sheets
CondimentsSauces
500
ml
Vanilla Custard
Ready-made
Dairy
Fruits
500
g
Summer Fruit
Frozen; raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blackcurrants, and redcurrants
GrainsCereals
Liquids
2
tbsp
Blackcurrant Liqueur
Cassis or Chambord
500
ml
NutsSeeds
30
g
Almonds
Toasted
30
g
Hazelnuts
Toasted alternative to almonds

Steps

  • Cook fruit and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved and syrupy.
  • Reserve half the berries with a tablespoon of liqueur to cool.
  • Simmer remaining fruit with apple juice and adjust sweetness with sugar.
  • Stir in remaining liqueur and remove from heat.
  • Soak gelatine in cold water for five minutes then squeeze dry.
  • Dissolve gelatine into the warm fruit mixture.
  • Chill the jelly mixture until it is softly set.
  • Layer 1cm cake slices, jelly, and reserved fruit in a 20cm dish.
  • Whisk mascarpone and custard together until smooth and spoon over layers.
  • Whip cream to soft peaks and spread over the custard.
  • Chill for one hour and garnish with toasted nuts before serving.