Description
This Easy English Trifle is a delightful dessert featuring layers of raspberry jelly, soft sponge roll, and creamy custard, topped with whipped cream and decorative pomegranate seeds. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 135g / 2 cups raspberry jelly
- 125g / 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 500g / 17 oz raspberry or strawberry cream sponge roll
- 1½ uk pints / 3½ us cups whole milk
- 1/2 uk pint / 1/2 us cup double cream/heavy whipping cream
- 6 tbsp bird's custard powder
- 6 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 400ml / 1½ cups double/whipping cream
- 4 tbsp icing (powdered) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the jelly according to the package instructions and pour it into a trifle bowl. Cool for 20 minutes and refrigerate for 1½ hours until thickened and syrupy. Add raspberries and let it set fully for 4-5 hours.
- Make the custard as per the package directions, whisking over low heat to prevent lumps. Pass through a sieve for smoothness and let cool for about 15 minutes while covering it with plastic wrap to avoid a skin.
- Slice the sponge roll and arrange it along the sides and base of the trifle bowl. If necessary, cut pieces for a proper fit and sprinkle raspberry liqueur on the base pieces.
- Pour the prepared custard over the sponge roll pieces until it fills the bowl. Allow it to reach room temperature and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
- Whip the double cream with icing sugar until soft and spread over the custard. Finish with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, or raspberries for decoration.
Notes
Using frozen raspberries is possible, but adjust the jelly water to prevent excess liquid.
Chilling the trifle for several hours enhances the flavors and texture.
You can replace double cream with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg