Hey there, folks! So, you’ve stumbled upon my humble world of kitchen adventures, have you? Brilliant! Make yourselves comfy as today we’re set to rustle up a sumptuous strawberry trifle. By heavens, this is a dessert that simply dances on your taste buds!
Now, hold your horses, because first things first, you absolutely cannot underestimate the magic of fresh ingredients. We’re talking divine, ruby-red, juicy strawberries – the dazzling crown jewel of this festive dessert. Next, grab your custard mix. It’s the bee’s knees, really. And don’t you dare forget sponge fingers, an unsung hero that adds the perfect touch of sponginess.
When it comes to slicing strawberries, it’s not rocket science but remember, size does matter. Keep ’em thick and juicy; we’re not aiming for strawberry chips!
Here’s where things get serious! It’s time to venture into the realm of layering. This is, trust me, a true labor of love. Start with a layer of sponge fingers at the bottom, bless ’em generously with a drizzle of sherry or fruit juice if you’re going teetotal, follow it up with custard, berries, then some whipped cream. Rinse and repeat till you hit the top of your dish – each layer whispering sweet nothings to the next, creating an intoxicating affair. Make sure to serve it chilled, because, after all, we got to keep our cool, right?
Tuck in dear friends, and you better believe it’ll be love at first bite! Goodness me, desserts just don’t get better than this. I mean, who wouldn’t give their eye teeth for a bite of this heavenly wonder? So go, get cracking and treat your friends and family with this lovely trifle. They’ll love you more for it!
- Gather your ingredients: a pint fresh strawberries, 1 pack ladyfingers (also known as sponge fingers), 1 pack custard mix, 2 cups cream, sugar to taste, a splash of sherry or fruit juice (optional).
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly, pat dry, then cut them into thick slices, reserving a few whole for garnishing.
- Follow the instructions on the pack to prepare your custard. Set it aside to cool down.
- Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks, then mix in some sugar according to your personal preference.
- Assemble your trifle: start with a layer of ladyfingers at the bottom of your dish.
- Sprinkle your ladyfingers with sherry or fruit juice if you’re including this. If not, skip this step.
- Next, spread a generous layer of custard over the ladyfingers.
- Cover the custard with a thick layer of your sliced strawberries.
- Top this with a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat these steps (ladyfingers, sherry or juice, custard, strawberries, and cream) until your dish is filled to the top.
- Finish off with a final layer of whipped cream and decorate with whole strawberries for garnish.
- Put your trifle in the refrigerator for at least a couple hours, ideally overnight, to set.
- Serve chilled straight from the fridge and enjoy this delightful dessert!
That was fresh!
