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Raspberry Sherry Trifle

Cultural Context

Trifle has its roots in 16th-century England, originally made with a mix of cream, sugar, and wine. Over time, it evolved into a layered dessert featuring sponge cake, custard, and fruit, often served at festive occasions. The raspberry sherry trifle is a delightful variation that highlights the tartness of raspberries against the sweetness of sherry and cream. Today, trifles are a beloved dessert at British celebrations, especially during Christmas and weddings, and have inspired many interpretations around the world.

BritishGBdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
24 ladyfingers
2 cups custard
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups raspberries
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup toasted almond flakes
2 cups whipped cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sherry

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine provides a similar flavor without the alcohol.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

raspberries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen raspberries

Mixed berries can be more affordable and still delicious.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: sponge cake

💰Cheaper: pound cake

Pound cake can be more readily available and less expensive.

1

Whip butter for about 10 minutes until light, fluffy, and white.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of icing sugar to the whipped butter.

3

Incorporate custard in parts to make custard buttercream.

4

Mix raspberries with raspberry jam, smushing them together.

5

Prepare soaking liquid using white dry cherry, water, lemon juice, and a little sugar.

6

Put a little buttercream at the bottom of the dish to prevent lady fingers from moving.

7

Soak lady fingers one by one in the cherry mixture.

8

Layer raspberry jam over the soaked lady fingers.

9

Spread a layer of custard buttercream on top.

10

Repeat the layering process with remaining ingredients until the last layer is custard buttercream.

11

Top with freshly whipped cream, generously filling to the edge of the dish.

12

Decorate with toasted almond flakes.

13

Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

layeringchilling

Equipment Needed

trifle dishmixing bowlwhiskspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Trifle

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