Easy sherry trifle
Even Angela heads for the custard powder to make her easy sherry trifle recipe. Throw in frozen raspberries and ready-made sponge fingers and you have an instant classic.
Ingredients
- 1 packet ready-made trifle sponge fingers
- 200ml/7fl oz dry sherry
- 250g/9oz frozen raspberries
- 1 x 75g sachet custard powder (or make homemade custard)
- 275ml/10fl oz double cream
- 50g/1¾oz caster sugar
- 50g/1¾oz flaked almonds, toasted
- 150g/5½ oz fresh raspberries, to garnish
Method
Layer the sponges evenly across the bottom of a deep glass serving bowl. Pour over the sherry and leave to soak for a few minutes.
Sprinkle over the raspberries in an even layer.
Make the custard according to the packet instructions and pour evenly over the sponge and raspberries. Put in the fridge for 15 minutes, or until the custard has set.
Meanwhile, whisk the cream with the sugar to soft peaks.
Once the custard is set, spoon over the cream and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.
Refrigerate for a few hours before serving, topping with the fresh raspberries at the last minute.
