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Classic English Trifle — British recipe
Classic English Trifle, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Classic English Trifle

A traditional layered English trifle: jam-filled sponges soaked in Madeira or sherry, covered with crushed raspberries and sliced banana, a thick layer of silky homemade vanilla custard and softly whipped cream, finished with toasted flaked almonds. Make it ahead for a showstopping party dessert.

At a glance

Cuisine
British
Category
Dessert
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
1 trifle
Calories
About 310 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Medium
Dietary
Vegetarian

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