Trifle (Layered Cream Dessert)

Name: Trifle (Layered Cream Dessert)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200 g sponge cake or ladyfingers; 100 ml sherry or fruit juice (for soaking); 250 g mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries); 2 tbsp berry jam; 500 ml whole milk; 4 egg yolks; 40 g caster sugar; 1 tbsp cornflour; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 300 ml double cream; 2 tbsp icing sugar; 2 tbsp toasted almonds or flaked chocolate (optional garnish)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

Traditional British Trifle is a layered dessert of sponge fruit custard and cream. Each spoonful offers rich textures and flavours making it a timeless favourite served chilled in a clear bowl for full effect

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:35:00 GMT