Australian English Trifle Recipe
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Australian English Trifle

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 157 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by ROZSA   view full review
Hi Karen Excellent trifle. Exactly like my mother-in-laws. Now I don't have to ask her to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by Laura Layzell   view full review
I don't use port flavored gelatin but sherry instead. I use either chopped up angel cake or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by lovestocook   view full review
I plan on making this recipe but where do I find port wine gelatin and custard powder? I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by Trishie   view full review
Top Trifle!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
Hey lovestocook. You can find Bird's custard powder at British speciality food stores, or in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by Merrittorious Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This trifle is tasty!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by Basg   view full review
A light, pretty dessert. Next time I'd pour some liquid over the cake - the cake stayed a bit...

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