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Fresh Fruit Trifle Recipe | Red, White, Blue Summer

I love to make berry trifles in the summer they’re refreshing, gorgeous, and you can make them ahead of time. Problem is, most recipes fall into two categories: shortcut versions that call for imitation whipped cream, instant pudding, and store-bought cake, or time-consuming versions that call for making all of the components from scratch. After many trials in the kitchen. SERVINGS: 6 PREP TIME: 15 minutes - Cooking time Time to set TOTAL TIME: -

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 sponge fingers (about 75g)
  • 3 tbsp sweet sherry (optional)
  • 2 x sachets (23g) of raspberry flavour sugar-free jelly crystals
  • 300ml just-boiled water
  • 600ml cold water
  • 200g fresh strawberries
  • 300ml low-fat ready-made custard, preferably fresh
  • 125ml double cream
  • 100g fresh raspberries
  • 100g fresh blueberries
  • fresh mint leaves, to decorate
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HOW TO MAKE IT:

  1. Dissolve the jelly crystals in 300ml just-boiled water in a large jug according to the packet instructions. As soon as they have dissolved, stir in the 600ml of cold water.
  2. Hull the strawberries and cut them in half or into quarters if they are very large. Scatter the strawberries over the sponge fingers. Pour the jelly slowly over the broken sponge fingers and strawberries until they are evenly covered. Cover the dishes with cling film and chill in the fridge for 3–4 hours or until the jellies are set.
  3. Take the dishes out of the fridge and remove the cling film. Spoon the custard on top of each jelly without taking it right to the sides.
  4. Put the cream in a bowl and whisk with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Try not to overwhip the cream – it’s ready when it looks like soft, billowing clouds. Add a large spoonful of the whipped cream to each trifle, placing it on top of the custard. Decorate the trifles with fresh raspberries, blueberries and a few fresh mint leaves.
  5. These keep well in the fridge so you can make them up to 2 days before serving – ideal if you’re planning a party.
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Fresh fruit trifles-chicken recipe-recipes-red-white-blue-summer-cake recipe www.eatopic.com
Course Desserts
Cuisine International
Keyword Trifle recipes