Dessert: United Kingdom – Strawberry Trifle

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 0 min

Additional 2 hrs

Total 2 hrs 20 min

Ingredients

8–10 oz / 225–280 g store-bought or homemade sponge cake or ladyfingers
3–4 tbsp strawberry jam
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) sherry or strawberry liqueur (optional)
1 lb (450 g) strawberries, sliced
2 cups (480 ml) custard (homemade or store-bought)
1 1 / 2 cups (360 ml) whipping cream
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1 / 2 tsp vanilla extract
Toasted almonds or grated chocolate (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Cut sponge into cubes or use ladyfingers; spread jam over cake pieces and drizzle with sherry or liqueur if using.
2. Layer cake in a trifle bowl or individual glasses, scatter a layer of sliced strawberries over the cake.
3. Pour a layer of custard over the strawberries and cake.
4. Repeat layers until container is nearly full; finish with a thick layer of custard.
5. Whip the whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to firm peaks and spread over the trifle.
6. Chill at least 2 hours. Garnish with toasted almonds or chocolate before serving.