My Mum knocked up her famous summer berry trifle for a family dinner party a few weeks ago, right before she sadly broke her foot which promptly put a stop to any trifle making or baking but I wanted to share her utterly divine summer berry trifle, ideal for summer al fresco dinners or just because!
And isn’t she pretty?!
Do come link up your recipe posts too. I’m in Greece next week so there won’t be a #tastytuesdays but see you the following week!
Oh and if you enjoy my foodie posts, you might like to follow me on Instagram @honestmum for lots of food, family life and fashion too. Hopefully see you there!
Now for this beauty! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 x approx 135g strawberry jelly
- 170g Madeira cake or trifle sponges
- 3 tbsp cream sherry
- 75g blueberries
- 100g raspberries
- 150g strawberries, hulled and halved
For the custard
- 300ml whole milk
- 300ml double cream
- 1 vanilla pod, split, deseeded
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp rose water
- 4 large free-range egg yolks
- 50g caster sugar
For the topping
- Handful of blueberries and strawberries
- 300ml double cream
Method:
Prepare the jelly according to the packet but don’t set in the fridge.
Place the sponge fingers or cut the Madeira cake into 12 equal slices and cover over the base and a little way up the sides of a large trifle bowl.
Put any remaining pieces in the middle of the bowl.
Pour the sherry over the sponge and let the pieces soak it up.
Scatter the berries on top of the sponge and pour the jelly over the fruit.
Cover the bowl with cling film or foil and set in the fridge for at least two hours.
For the custard, pour the milk and cream into a medium pan.
Add the vanilla pod and seeds, then gently bring to the boil.
Once at boiling point, remove from the heat and set aside. After 20 minutes (when the vanilla has infused the milk, remove and discard the pod.
Mix the cornflour with the rosewater in a small bowl until smooth then set aside.
Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir the warm milk and cream mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and heat over a low heat, cooking for approx 10 minutes, stirring continuously, until the custard has thickened.
Give the cornflour mixture a stir, then mix quickly into the custard.
Cook for 1-2 minutes more, or until the custard is extremely thick and smooth, stirring continuously.
Remove the pan from the heat and pour the custard into a bowl.
Cover the surface of the custard with cling film to prevent a skin from forming. Set aside until the custard has cooled.
When the custard has cooled, remove the clingfilm and stir the custard a few times gently, then gently pour onto the set jelly.
Cover with cling film again and return the trifle to the fridge for 40 minutes minutes, or until the custard is lightly set.
For the topping, decorate with cut up berries and make a pretty pattern. Keep in the fridge until ready to eat then dish up and enjoy. Delicious!
Loading InLinkz ...
[…] (uses up bananas) run by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary & hosted by I’d Much Rather Bake Than Tasty Tuesdays run by Honest Mum Recipe of the Week run by A Mummy […]
Hmmm – trifle. Some I love and some I hate … and for me trifle with jelly in it is a no no! (Sorry). I must have been the only child at parties who didn’t like jelly and my taste buds have not changed on that as I have got older! It looks very pretty though and I bet the rosewater gives a lovely subtle flavour. Have a lovely holiday in Greece too 🙂
Thanks Rosie, no worries at all, jelly is a funny texture really when you think about it! Greece was fab thanks x
What a fab summer trifle! I love the way you have presented it too.
I have entered my oven cooked squid rings. My kids loved them!
Thank you for hosting!
Thanks Alida, looking forward to checking them out x
This looks mouth-wateringly delicious!
Stacey Guilliatt recently posted…Project 365 – Week 34 (days 229 – 235)
Thanks Stacey, so glad you like it x
mmmmm see i love trifle but sadly my boys and OH do not so i dont get to eat it 🙁
this looks yummy x
jenny paulin recently posted…Lemon and Blueberry Drizzle Traybake
Oh no, what a shame, I say make one just for you-yum x
I adore yr recipes!
Thanks very much!
Mmm, Vicki- this looks delicious! Enjoy your holiday! x
Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper recently posted…A Recipe! Low Carb Creamy Chicken, Bacon, Feta, Leek & Asparagus Dinner
Thanks Becky, so glad you liked the recipe. We had a lovely holiday x
I’m not usually a big fan of trifle, but this looks just divine – love the way your strawberries are heart-shaped 🙂
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking recently posted…Courgettes gratinées
Thanks Sophie, didn’t notice that but they are-sweet! x
It sounds and looks delicious, but I’m afraid I’d have to cheat with custard as I’m egg-phobic. I’d end up having to use custard powder or ready-made custard.
TheBoyandMe recently posted…Elmer The Elephant Maths Activities (Free Downloadable)
That’s OK, love a bit of powder and ready made when in a rush, you’ll love this I reckon x
I could never resist a good trifle (or Pavlova). This one looks absolutely delicious and decadent. Yummy!
Judy@Mommy Today Magazine recently posted…3 Common Parenting Mistakes and How To Correct Them
Absolutely delicious looking. Perfect for summer. I love any dessert with berries. Great photos too. Thanks for hosting. I would offer to host for you while you are away but I will be flying that day. But in the future if you ever need a host I would love to help you out while you are away!!! #tastytuesdays
Jenny recently posted…Guest Post: Best Workouts During Pregnancy
That’s so kind, thanks Jenny. Others offered but I often like to just switch things off when I’m away too sometimes but let you know in the future, thanks again and hope you had a wonderful time away, looked like it from your blog x
Wishing your mum well. Her trifle looks absolutely yummy scrummy. I’ve linked up
Yet Another Blogging Mummy!!! recently posted…42 Days of Summer
Thanks for your kind words and for linking up, so glad you like the trifle x
Your mum’s trifle looks divine and I do hope her foot heals really soon for her so she can carry on making lovely delights in the kitchen.
Camilla @FabFood4All recently posted…Banana S’mores
Thanks so much Camilla for your lovely words, me too x
Looks ‘lish! 🙂
becky recently posted…#DebsDreamUniform with Brummy Mummy and Debenhams.
Thanks Becky xx
Wow this dessert looks so delicious! All linked up, thank you for hosting x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins recently posted…Back to School with Wynsors World of Shoes
Thanks Kirsty xx
I love the photos of this trifle. It looks truly amazing. I love seeing a little consideration going into cooking – for example the fact the strawberrys are neatly arranged 🙂
Looks perfect and I so want to try it now. x
Sonia Constant recently posted…#Recipe – chocolate cheesecake cupcakes
Aw thanks so much Sonia, presentation is really important isn’t it?! Feast with the eyes first and all that! Thanks for your lovely words x
This does look very pretty and very summery. I would love to shove in my face right now! Yum xx
PottyMouthedMummy recently posted…Toad in the Hole
Bahah! Love you Sian and me too-could have gobbled that for breakfast x
Oh no your poor mother! Hope she’s felling better soon.
This trifle is right up my street, one I’ll have to try. My husband is a big trifle fan “it’s a trifle nice” (that’s his saying) and I love summer berries. Perfect!
Thanks darling, really do too. Love that saying from your husband, brilliant xx
Love these bright summery desserts! The custard looks fantastic 🙂 …And those gorgeous tiles too!
Thanks darling Steph and for linking up-the tiles are part of an antique table, beautiful huh?!
Looks deliciously decadent and would be ideal to enjoy during our long Tuscan summer!
Villa Pia recently posted…Win a My First Trike worth £35!
Ooh it would, thanks Villa Pia x
Yum! My favourite kind of dessert. Like the addition of rose water too x
Thanks Rebecca, so fragrant x
Absolutely scrummy!
& surely it must count towards your 5 a day?! 😉
Ha thanks and totally Jane x