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Sherry Trifle Recipe

Sherry Trifle Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Delightful British sherry trifle blends layers of sponge cake, custard, and whipped cream into a luxurious dessert. Rich flavors and silky textures invite you to savor this classic English treat that delights the palate with its elegant complexity.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 200 grams sponge finger
  • 12 liter (12.5 cups) sherry
  • 14 liter (1 cup) whipping cream
  • 2 packets custard powder

Fruits and Jams:

  • 1 tablespoon peaches
  • strawberry jam

Garnish and Extras:

  • almonds
  • ratafia biscuits

Instructions

  1. Layer sponge fingers with strawberry preserves in the base of a transparent serving dish, creating a sweet foundation.
  2. Distribute chopped peaches evenly across the sponge base, setting aside six peach segments for final garnishing.
  3. Generously sprinkle sherry over the sponge fingers, allowing the cake to fully absorb the rich, aromatic liquid.
  4. Prepare custard with reduced water for a thicker consistency, then gently cool before pouring over the peach and sponge layer.
  5. Whip cream to soft peaks, then delicately spread across the custard surface, creating a luxurious creamy topping.
  6. Artfully arrange reserved peach segments on top of the whipped cream for an elegant finishing touch.

Notes

  • Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sherry and preserves to suit your taste preferences.
  • Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free sponge fingers or almond cake as a base.
  • For a non-alcoholic option, replace sherry with grape juice or peach nectar to maintain fruity flavor depth.
  • Enhance texture and presentation by toasting sponge fingers lightly before assembling the trifle for added crunch and golden color.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg