A Christmas Trifle from Mary Berry WTTW Chicago from interactive.wttw.com
Introduction
Trifle is a classic British dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a layered dessert that usually includes custard, sponge cake, fruit, and whipped cream. Today, we are going to learn how to make a delicious trifle recipe by Mary Berry, a famous British chef and television presenter. This trifle recipe is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For this trifle recipe, you will need:
1 large sponge cake (store-bought or homemade)
1 can of fruit cocktail
3 tablespoons of sherry or fruit juice
1 pint of custard (store-bought or homemade)
1 pint of double cream
2-3 tablespoons of icing sugar
Grated chocolate, to decorate
Sponge Cake
To make the sponge cake, you will need:
225g self-raising flour
225g caster sugar
225g unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Sponge Cake
Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm/8in round cake tin with baking paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Sift in the flour and fold it into the mixture until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, until it is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Trifle
Cut the sponge cake into slices and arrange them in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Drizzle the sherry or fruit juice over the sponge cake. Drain the fruit cocktail and spread it over the sponge cake. Pour the custard over the fruit, making sure it covers everything evenly. In a separate bowl, whisk the double cream and icing sugar until it forms soft peaks. Spoon the whipped cream over the custard, smoothing it out with a spatula. Sprinkle the grated chocolate over the top of the cream. Refrigerate the trifle for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
This trifle recipe serves 8 people and contains approximately:
Calories: 564
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Cholesterol: 167mg
Sodium: 150mg
Potassium: 189mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 41g
Vitamin A: 1280IU
Vitamin C: 0.9mg
Calcium: 120mg
Iron: 0.7mg
Conclusion
This trifle recipe by Mary Berry is a favorite among many British households. It is a simple dessert that can be customized to your liking by adding different fruits or using different types of alcohol. Give it a try and impress your guests with this delicious and beautiful dessert.