My heritage is Scottish....and having said that, it isn't Christmas without a big boozy British trifle. As a little girl, every Christmas Eve I would stir the pot of custard to help my Mum make it for our big Christmas dinner the next day. I still make her recipe, with a few changes. Her version didn't have jello, whereas my husband's family recipe does. Also, I use canned Devon custard....I know you're thinking lazy right? It's actually better...trust me. It doesn't form a skin on the top the way the powdered type does and you don't have to stand stirring a pot for 45 minutes. No lumps either...silky smooth every time. Put your kettle on....
Trifle
Adapted from my Mum and Mother-in-law's recipe
8 raspberry jam rolls (from the baked goods section at your grocer's)
2 pkg strawberry jello
1 large can fruit cocktail
Sherry (optional, but much better with it! I use Bright's Classic Cream)
3 cans Devon custard (I use President`s Choice brand)
Whipped cream
Prepare jello as directed on package. To reduce waiting time, use quick set method if desired. Once jello is mostly set, slice each jam roll into 3 equal slices. Line bottom of trifle bowl with jam rolls. Place remaining slices standing up around edge of bowl so that spiral jam design is visible through dish. Sprinkle sherry lightly over arranged jam rolls (alternatively, use syrup from the fruit cocktail for an alcohol-free version). Next, pour drained fruit cocktail onto top of cake slices and spread out evenly. Next, pour the prepared jello over the fruit layer and spread to even out layer. Open custard cans and pour over jello layer. Using back of large spoon, smooth out custard until layer is even. Set in fridge to chill overnight. Serve in bowls with a dollop of whipped cream.
Trifle
Adapted from my Mum and Mother-in-law's recipe
8 raspberry jam rolls (from the baked goods section at your grocer's)
2 pkg strawberry jello
1 large can fruit cocktail
Sherry (optional, but much better with it! I use Bright's Classic Cream)
3 cans Devon custard (I use President`s Choice brand)
Whipped cream
Prepare jello as directed on package. To reduce waiting time, use quick set method if desired. Once jello is mostly set, slice each jam roll into 3 equal slices. Line bottom of trifle bowl with jam rolls. Place remaining slices standing up around edge of bowl so that spiral jam design is visible through dish. Sprinkle sherry lightly over arranged jam rolls (alternatively, use syrup from the fruit cocktail for an alcohol-free version). Next, pour drained fruit cocktail onto top of cake slices and spread out evenly. Next, pour the prepared jello over the fruit layer and spread to even out layer. Open custard cans and pour over jello layer. Using back of large spoon, smooth out custard until layer is even. Set in fridge to chill overnight. Serve in bowls with a dollop of whipped cream.
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