Quick Trifle

A short-cut to an all-time favourite

Work plan
10min preparation

Calories per serving :405

Nutritional advice
This self-indulgent treat has only the fresh fruit to recommend it nutritionally!

Ingredients
½ plain Swiss roll, sliced
4-5 tbs sherry
1 tin of raspberries, drained
1 can of ready-made custard
2 bananas
300ml double cream
Glace cherries
Angelica

Method

1. Arrange the slices of Swiss roll on the bottom of a serving-dish so that it is entirely covered. Pour the sherry over the cake, taking care to soak all the slices.
2. Cover the sponges base with the raspberries, bananas, and finally with the custard
3. In a small bowl, whip the cream until slightly stiffened, but not dry. Spread and or pipe over the custard.
4. Arrange cherries and angelica on the cream
5. Chill before serving, if possible.

Tip
This quick trifle should be eaten straight away, as the tinned custard does not set as firmly as freshly-made.

Variations
Any combination of fresh or tinned fruits may be used in this trifle, and sliced almonds are a popular alternative for decoration.

Storage
Unsuitable for long-term storage

Servings
Serves 6-8

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