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Australian English Trifle

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"I got this from my mother. It's as English as you can get. Decorate with whipped cream and flaked chocolate." — COOKALOT

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

1 (10 inch) sponge cake, cut in cubes
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (3 ounce) package port wine flavored gelatin mix

2 tablespoons custard powder
4 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 cup milk

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Directions

Place the cake in a glass serving bowl and cover with the canned fruit. Prepare gelatin according to package instructions and pour over fruit and cake.
Combine custard powder and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in milk and cook until thick and creamy. Pour over sponge cake mixture. Chill until set.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Hi Karen Excellent trifle. Exactly like my mother-in-laws. Now I don't have to ask her to make it anymore...plus she would never give me the recipe. I guess that's a mother-in-law thing!!! Thanks again PS My husband thanks you too!

—ROZSA

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Aug 22, 2008

I don't use port flavored gelatin but sherry instead. I use either chopped up angel cake or 'Ladys Fingers Sponge', place them in a bowl first and soak with sherry (or port) and I use a strawberry or raspberry jelly (jello). Depending on what state you live in, I know Publix & Albertson's in FL have a British section that sell custard in powder or ready made version or you can make your own custard. Trifle is so easy to make as you can tweak it to suit your palette.

—Laura Layzell

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9 Ratings

Mar 22, 2008

I plan on making this recipe but where do I find port wine gelatin and custard powder? I am from No.East Ohio USA and have never even heard of either. Please help me. Will be watching for your reply. Thanks....Lovestocook

—lovestocook

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Jan 23, 2009

Top Trifle!!

—Trishie

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Mar 22, 2008

Hey lovestocook. You can find Bird's custard powder at British speciality food stores, or in the British section of the ethnic food aisle (if your store has one). I've never seen port wine flavored gelatin but when I make trifle, I use raspberry jello. Works great. Hope that helps.

—Caroline C

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May 10, 2007

This trifle is tasty!

—Merrittorious

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Feb 08, 2010

A light, pretty dessert. Next time I'd pour some liquid over the cake - the cake stayed a bit dry. I didn't have port wine gelatin, I used strawberry gelatin and replaced 1/3 c. of the liquid with wine. I also doubled the custard - next time I'd triple it, since the trifle could have used more custard.

—Basg

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Nutrition

Calories
157 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
36 g
12%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fat
0.5 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.9 g
4%

Protein
3.3 g
7%

Sodium
280 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Australian English Trifle

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 157
Calories from Fat: 5

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
** Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
** Sodium 280mg 11 %
** Potassium 91mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 36g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4 %
Protein 3.3g 7 %
** Sugars 6.9g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.