Classic Layered South African Trifle
Ingredients:
.Sponge cake or Swiss roll, sliced/cubed
.Strawberry & other fruit-flavored jelly (Jell-O), prepared
.Tinned fruit cocktail (peaches, fruit salad) & fresh/glacé cherries
.Custard (homemade or store-bought)
.Fresh cream, whipped
.Sherry or fruit juice (optional)
.Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) & chocolate shavings/sprinkles for topping.
Instructions:
1. Base: Layer the bottom of a large glass bowl with sponge cake cubes. Drizzle with sherry or juice.
2. Fruit & Jelly: Add a layer of fruit cocktail/cherries, followed by chopped or cubed set jelly.
2. Custard & Cream: Top with a layer of cool custard, then a layer of whipped cream.
4. Repeat: Repeat layers (cake, fruit, jelly, custard, cream).
5. Decorate: Finish with a generous layer of whipped cream, then decorate with nuts, chocolate shavings, and extra cherries. Chill well before serving.
Ingredients:
.Sponge cake or Swiss roll, sliced/cubed
.Strawberry & other fruit-flavored jelly (Jell-O), prepared
.Tinned fruit cocktail (peaches, fruit salad) & fresh/glacé cherries
.Custard (homemade or store-bought)
.Fresh cream, whipped
.Sherry or fruit juice (optional)
.Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) & chocolate shavings/sprinkles for topping.
Instructions:
1. Base: Layer the bottom of a large glass bowl with sponge cake cubes. Drizzle with sherry or juice.
2. Fruit & Jelly: Add a layer of fruit cocktail/cherries, followed by chopped or cubed set jelly.
2. Custard & Cream: Top with a layer of cool custard, then a layer of whipped cream.
4. Repeat: Repeat layers (cake, fruit, jelly, custard, cream).
5. Decorate: Finish with a generous layer of whipped cream, then decorate with nuts, chocolate shavings, and extra cherries. Chill well before serving.
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