Reviewed: Feb. 6, 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.

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Basg

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Jerusalem, Mehoz Yerushalayim, Israel

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2009

Top Trifle!!

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Trishie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Reviewed: 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.

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Laura Layzell

Reviewed: 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.

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Caroline C

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: 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

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lovestocook

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: North Jackson, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: May 10, 2007

This trifle is tasty!

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Merrittorious

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2002

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!

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