English Trifle Guy Attwood Recipe

Indulge in this decadent and visually stunning English trifle, a treasured family recipe passed down through generations. This special occasion dessert features layers of buttery sponge cake, luscious custard, sweet jam, juicy raspberries, and whipped cream, all beautifully presented in a crystal bowl. A perfect blend of classic flavors and elegant presentation, this trifle is sure to impress your guests.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 342 mins
Calories 674 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
English Trifle Guy Attwood

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for English Trifle Guy Attwood

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How to Make English Trifle Guy Attwood

  1. Whisk 6 large egg yolks in a medium saucepan.
  2. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, whisking until the mixture is thick and pale lemon-colored (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Blend in 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, and 1/4 cup cornstarch.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 3-5 minutes). Do not boil, or the mixture will separate.
  6. Remove from heat and stir until slightly cooled.
  7. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  8. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat this process to make a second batch of custard.
  9. Whip 2 cups heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  10. In a large crystal bowl, spread a little less than half of the whipped cream around the bottom and halfway up the sides.
  11. Break 1/2 of a 10-inch sponge cake into bite-sized pieces and distribute randomly over the cream.
  12. Drizzle 1/4 cup sherry (or other liqueur of your choice) over the cake.
  13. Dollop 1/2 cup raspberry jam and slightly less than half (about 1 cup) of drained raspberries over the cake.
  14. Drizzle 1/2 of the prepared custard over the layer.
  15. Repeat layers with the remaining cake, jam, raspberries, and custard, reserving some raspberries for garnish.
  16. Completely cover the top with the remaining whipped cream.
  17. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top in a decorative pattern.
  18. Garnish with the reserved raspberries.
  19. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  20. To serve, scoop portions onto pretty plates.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

142g

Fat

118g

Carbs

22g