Victorian Trifle

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plates Serves 4-6





Ingredients

  • 110g/4oz ratafias
  • 110g/4oz macaroons
  • 110g/4oz sponge fingers
  • 1 glass brandy
  • 2 glasses madeira or sherry
  • 570ml/1 pint custard (preferably homemade)
  • 110g/4oz strawberry jam
  • 255g/9oz double cream, whipped
  • crystallised fruit and nuts, to decorate

Timing

Preparation time
30 minutes

Waiting time
0 minutes

Total time
30 minutes

Preparation

  • Cover the base of a trifle dish with ratafias, macaroons and sponge fingers.
  • Mix the brandy and maderia (or sherry) together before pouring over the biscuit base. Leave to soak.
  • When all the moisture has been absorbed pour over the cold custard and cover with a layer of jam.
  • Top with plenty of whipped cream and decorate with crystallised fruit and nuts.