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Traditional Christmas Trifle

Thu, 1 December 2022

Traditional Christmas Trifle

Daniel Lambert's Traditional Christmas Trifle

Ingredients: 

Meadowbrook Farm Sponge 

135g Chivers Strawberry / Raspberry jelly 

410g Tin Fruit Cocktail (drained, keeping the juice) 

500g Bird’s Custard 

170ml Avonmore Original Whipped Cream 

4 Tablespoons Sherry (optional) 

To Decorate: 

Fresh / Frozen Fruit, Grated Milk Chocolate, Sprinkles or Nuts 

 

Method: 

1. First things first, Dissolve jelly in 300ml of boiling water, stirring well. Bring up to 600ml with the reserved juice, sherry if used, and water. 

2. Slice Sponge into fingers and arrange on the base of a large glass bowl. 

3. Pour over the jelly mixture, press down well with the back of a spoon, and smooth the top. Allow this to set. 

4. Place the fruit cocktail on top of the jelly and sponge layer, then pour over the custard and spread evenly, next spread over the whipped cream and finally top with preferred topping. 

5. Enjoy! 

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