Trifle
Desserts Trifle, also commonly known as sherry trifle, is a traditional layered dessert in many countries. It can be prepared with or without alcohol, and the nonalcoholic version is popular with children.
Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 25 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Slice the Swiss roll approximately ¾-inch (2 cm) thick, and line the base of a Pyrex casserole dish with it.
- 02
Pour sherry over the swiss roll.
- 03
Drain the peaches, keeping the juice/syrup aside and then arrange the peaches over the swiss roll.
- 04
Prepare the jelly as per the instructions, you may wish to use the syrup from the peaches for this. Pour the jelly into the casserole dish and allow to set in the fridge.
- 05
Make the custard, again as per the instructions (use fresh or powdered as opposed to canned). Allow this to cool to lukewarm, and pour into the casserole. Allow this to set in the fridge.
- 06
Whip the cream for the top of the trifle and spread it over the custard. Garnish with hundreds and thousands, sprinkles, or other cake decorations.
- 07
Serve!
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Public domain, credited to -- Ben 18:33, 25 March 2006 (UTC); view original image record .
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