Raspberry and Pistachio Cake Trifle

A posh trifle featuring homemade pistachio sponge, creamy custard, raspberry purée, kirsch, and lashings of whipped cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1269.8 kcals 7618.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 90.2 grams 540.9 grams
Fat 90.4 grams 542.4 grams
Protein 19.7 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
110
g
Caster Sugar
For the custard
175
g
Caster Sugar
For the sponge
3
tbsp
Dairy
250
ml
Full-Fat Milk
For the custard
250
ml
Double Cream
For the custard
6
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
25
g
Unsalted Butter
Melted, plus extra for greasing
6
piece
Eggs
Free-range
500
ml
Double Cream
For the trifle topping
Fruits
900
g
Raspberries
Fresh, plus extra to serve
GrainsCereals
175
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
125
ml
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
Split in half lengthways, seeds scraped out
25
g
Pistachio Paste
Available online or from specialist retailers
40
g
Pistachio Nuts
Shelled, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Heat milk, cream, vanilla pods, and seeds in a saucepan.
  • Whisk sugar and egg yolks until pale and creamy.
  • Pour hot milk onto eggs while whisking then thicken over low heat.
  • Strain the custard and chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C and prepare a 23cm springform cake tin.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until thick then incorporate pistachio paste.
  • Fold in flour and butter then bake for 25 minutes at 200°C.
  • Blend 300g of raspberries into a purée with water.
  • Toast flaked almonds in a dry pan until brown.
  • Whip cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Slice the cooled pistachio cake into 2cm thick pieces.
  • Layer sponge, kirsch, purée, raspberries, and custard in a bowl.
  • Top with whipped cream, extra raspberries, almonds, and chopped pistachios.