Holiday English Trifle
Box N Case
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Cuisine
British
Servings
12
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
320
Celebrate the holidays with this delightful English Trifle, featuring layers of rich custard, moist cake, fresh berries, and luscious whipped cream. This family-friendly dessert is perfect for gatherings, offering a sweet balance of creamy, fruity, and cake textures. With its stunning presentation, the trifle is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved holiday tradition. Indulge in each layer for a taste of home and festivities.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 8 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter
- 9x13 baked and cooled white or yellow cake
- 1/2 cup cream sherry
- 3 heaping tablespoons seedless red raspberry jam or preserves
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon cream sherry
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine whole milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and mix in butter until melted. Let cool.
- Once cooled, cut the baked cake into cubes and layer them in a large trifle dish. Drizzle the cream sherry over the cake layer and spread raspberry jam on top.
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, raspberries, sherry, and sugar. Mix gently and layer over the jam.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the fruit layer.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
