Description
Enjoy a delicious Sherry Trifle, featuring layers of sherry-soaked sponge cake or ladyfingers, fresh mixed berries, creamy custard, and fluffy whipped cream. This visually stunning dessert is perfect for any celebration and offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of sponge cake or ladyfingers
- 1 cup of sherry (or any sweet dessert wine)
- 2 cups of mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 cup of custard (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- If using sponge cake, bake according to your favorite recipe or use a store-bought version. Allow it to cool completely before slicing into 1-inch cubes. If using ladyfingers, break them into halves or thirds.
- Pour the sherry over the sponge cake cubes or ladyfingers, ensuring they soak evenly for about 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse the mixed berries under cold water. Slice strawberries into halves or quarters as needed, then set aside to drain.
- For homemade custard, whisk together 4 egg yolks, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 cups of milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool. If using store-bought custard, pour it into a bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to over-whip.
- In a trifle dish, start with a layer of soaked sponge cake or ladyfingers. Add a layer of mixed berries, followed by a layer of custard, and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Cover the assembled trifle with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with additional mixed berries and fresh mint leaves. Scoop out portions, ensuring each serving has a bit of every layer, and enjoy!
Notes
- Customize the fruit layer with seasonal fruits like peaches or bananas.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sherry with fruit juice or flavored syrup mixed with water.
- Consider adding chocolate ganache or shavings for a richer flavor.
- Instant custard mix can be used for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes