Mincemeat Trifle

A festive trifle featuring homemade mincemeat sponge, fresh orange and lemon curd, custard, whipped cream, and fruit decorations.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 657.1 kcals 7885.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.4 grams 640.8 grams
Fat 45.2 grams 542.4 grams
Protein 9.2 grams 110.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Caster Sugar
For the mincemeat sponge
300
g
Sugar
For the curd
Dairy
250
g
Butter
For the mincemeat sponge
4
piece
Eggs
Large, beaten, for the sponge
150
g
Unsalted Butter
Cut into cubes, for the curd
4
piece
Eggs
For the curd
2
piece
Egg Yolks
For the curd
400
ml
Custard
Ready-made
300
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
Grated zest and juice, organic or unwaxed, for the sponge
5
piece
Lemons
Zest and juice
1
piece
Orange
Zest and juice, for the curd
20
piece
Physalis
Cape gooseberries
GrainsCereals
Liquids
2
tbsp
Marsala
Or dry sherry
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Pistachios
Shelled and chopped
Other
100
g
Mincemeat
Good quality

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 23cm cake tin with parchment.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and mix almonds with flour separately.
  • Slowly beat eggs into the butter mixture, then gradually fold in dry ingredients and zest.
  • Fold in orange juice and mincemeat, then bake for 35 minutes and cool.
  • Melt butter with zest, juice, and sugar for the curd in a double boiler.
  • Stir in beaten eggs and yolks, cooking for 10 minutes until thick.
  • Place sponge pieces in a dish, drizzle with Marsala, and top with custard.
  • Layer with cooled curd, chill for one hour, then top with whipped cream and decorations.