Mum often makes trifle at Christmastime, and a couple of years ago I learnt how to do it. It's quite simple and very fun to make!
I finished this trifle yesterday and am really happy with how it turned out (can't wait to eat it either!) Following is the "recipe" I use for trifle - note that I don't actually measure anything...
roughly 7 sponge/ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
2 packets jelly crystals (I like using the Port Wine flavour)
liquor, such as Cointreau (optional)
assorted fruits (strawberries, mango, pineapple...I used approx. half a tin of fruit salad)
1 punnet fresh blueberries
vanilla custard
whipped cream
grated chocolate
1. Arrange the biscuits around the base and sides of a glass bowl.
2. Prepare one pack of jelly crystals according to packet directions and add to the biscuits. Add liquor if using. Leave in the fridge to set. Make the remaining jelly and leave to set. Once set, add to the biscuits.
4. Add the fruit and some of the blueberries (reserving approx. half a dozen). Pour enough custard over the fruit to fill the bowl.
5. Use a piping bag or pen to decorate the trifle with the whipped cream. Add extra blueberries and grated chocolate.
Trifle will keep for several days in the fridge.
