Best 5 Grandmas English Trifle Recipes
"Grandma's English Trifle" is a classic and comforting dessert that has been passed down through generations. This iconic treat is made up of layers of sponge cake, custard, jam, fruit, and whipped cream. The combination of flavors and textures in this dessert makes it a perfect ending to any meal. With so many different variations of this recipe, finding the perfect one can be a challenge. This article will provide you with a guide to help you find the best recipe for "Grandma's English Trifle" that suits your taste and preferences.
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ENGLISH TRIFLE
This dessert recipe came from a friend from England, Gill Overfelt. She is one of the best people in the world (an angel in disguise!). It is delicious and elegant looking layered in a trifle bowl or individual dessert glasses.
Provided by Teri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice strawberries and sprinkle them with sugar. Cut the bananas into slices and toss with orange juice. Combine pudding mix with milk and mix until smooth. Cut the cake into 1 inch cubes.
- Use half of the cake cubes to line the bottom of a large glass bowl. Layer half of the strawberries followed by half of the blueberries, and then half of the bananas. Spread half of the pudding over the fruit. Repeat layers in the same order.
- In a medium bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks and spread over top of trifle. Garnish with maraschino cherries and slivered almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.1 calories, Carbohydrate 98.4 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 537.2 mg, Sugar 62.8 g
GRANDMA'S ENGLISH TRIFLE
This scrumptious trifle recipe is a family heirloom. My grandmother would make an enormous dish of it for Saturday night dinners when they often had guests. If there were leftovers, they'd eat that English trifle dessert every night that week until it was gone! -Ruth Verratti, Gasport, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice pound cake in half horizontally. Spread with jam and replace top of cake. Slice cake into 9 pieces. Line the sides and fill the center of a 2-qt. glass serving bowl with cake pieces. Prepare pudding with milk. Pour over cake. Chill. Beat cream and sugar until soft peaks form; spread over cake and pudding. Chill at least 4 hours. Garnish with almonds and cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ENGLISH TRIFLE
You'll impress guests with this lovely dessert layered with angel food cake, fruit, pudding and fat-free whipped topping. It's so creamy and refreshing thatno one will know it's "light." -Aldah Bothmann-Powell San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin powder in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Transfer half of the gelatin mixture to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Reserve remaining gelatin mixture; let stand at room temperature., In a small bowl, combine mashed strawberries and sugar; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; cut pineapple chunks in half and set aside. Toss banana slices with reserved pineapple juice; set aside., In a 3-qt. trifle bowl, layer half of each of the following: cake cubes, mashed strawberries, pineapple, banana mixture and sliced strawberries. Pour refrigerated gelatin over top. Set aside remaining cake and fruit. Place trifle and reserved gelatin in refrigerator for 20 minutes or until gelatin is slightly thickened., In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread half over trifle. Repeat layers with remaining cake, fruit, reserved gelatin and pudding. Top with whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TRIFLE
This is the absolutely traditional version of the delicious and easy-to-make dessert which graces the Sunday lunch-table of many a British family across the country. You could call it an "adult" trifle, as it is made without jello, but with lots of sherry, which makes it totally irresistable and more-ish - a can't go wrong recipe. For people outside the UK, the trifle sponges can probably be bought from a specialist store selling British food, but the custard powder is available in regular supermarkets.
Provided by Teachart
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the cake into slices measuring about 3 x 2 x 1/2 inches, or whatever is convenient, and spread each slice with a little strawberry jam.
- Layer in a glass dish, leaving no significant gaps.
- Pour sherry over to soak sponge.
- Spread frozen raspberries over sponge, followed by sliced peaches.
- Make up custard, cool slightly and pour over all.
- Allow to cool in fridge.
- When set, whip cream and layer on top of custard.
- Chill for at least half an hour.
- Toast the almonds and scatter over.
- That's it, you're done, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 28.8, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 30.6, Protein 3.5
GRANDFAN'S TRIFLE
A rich trifle is made with pound cake, sherry and custard layered in a bowl and topped with a lightly sweetened whipped cream. This trifle is the special recipe from my grandmother and has been perfected over the years by other family members as well. It is a must have dessert during the holiday season. Make a huge batch, serve and if you don't eat it all, stick it in the fridge and it tastes even better the second day!
Provided by Lisawas
Categories Trifles
Time 4h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the milk into a microwave proof pitcher, and cook in the microwave on high until the milk begins to simmer, 4 to 5 minutes depending on the microwave. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs together with 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Once the milk is hot, slowly drizzle into the eggs while whisking until all of the milk has been incorporated. Scrape the custard into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the custard has thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, about 5 minutes. Pour the custard into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate several hours until cold.
- Whip the cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar to firm peaks; set aside. Line the bottom and sides of a trifle bowl with half of the pound cake slices. Drizzle the pound cake slices with half of the sherry. Pour 1/3 of the cold custard into the trifle dish and smooth the top. Repeat to make two more layers of pound cake, sherry, and custard. Top with whipped cream.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 180.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
Tips:
- Choose a good quality trifle bowl. It should be large enough to hold all of the ingredients, but not so large that the trifle looks sparse.
- Make sure your custard is thick enough. It should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
- Don't skimp on the sherry. It adds a lovely depth of flavor to the trifle.
- Use fresh fruit. It will taste better and look more appealing.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You could try using different types of fruit, custard, or jelly.
Conclusion:
English trifle is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can create a trifle that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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