Classic Trifle

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (3 oz) raspberry gelatin
  • 8 oz sponge or yellow cake, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup sweet sherry
  • 1/4 cup custard powder or vanilla pudding mix (not instant)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 can (29 oz) sliced peaches, drained
  • 2 1/3 cups heavy cream
  • 6 None maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Prepare gelatin according to package directions for speed set. Pour into shallow container. Refrigerate 20 mins or until gelatin is almost set.
  2. Arrange cake in 3-quart bowl; sprinkle with sherry.
  3. Blend custard powder, sugar and vanilla extract with a little of the milk in small saucepan; stir in remaining milk. Stir on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap; cool.
  4. Pour gelatin over cake; refrigerate 15 mins. Top with peaches. Stir half of the cream into custard; pour over peaches.
  5. Whip remaining cream; spread half over custard. Spoon remaining whipped cream into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe whipped cream stars on top of trifle. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve trifle topped with maraschino cherries, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

450 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 13.3g 17% DV
Carbs 65.8g 24% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 25.1g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 245mg 11% DV
Potassium 228.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 29.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 153mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 180.8mg 14% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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