Name: A deliciously simple six ingredient berry trifle recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10

A deliciously simple six ingredient berry trifle recipe

A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any festive celebration.

Serves 10

Prep

20M

Cook

20M

Total

40M

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Ingredients

500g packed frozen mixed berries

2 x 85g packets port win flavoured jelly

450g packed Madeira cake, cut into 4cm pieces

2 cups French Vanilla Double Thick Custard

2 x 250g tubs mascarponene

Fresh mixed berries, to decorate

TIP: Replace Madeira cake with plain sponge cake or sliced jam roll, if preferred.

Method

Step 1

Combine frozen berries and 2 cups water in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in jelly, one packet at a time, until dissolved. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Cool slightly, then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, until thickened and starting to set.

Step 2

Arrange the cake over the base of a glass trifle dish (12-14 cup capacity). Spoon over the jelly mixture. Cover. Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until set.

Step 3

Beat custard and one tub of mascarpone in a small bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Don’t overbeat. Spoon over the jelly layer. Smooth over top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 4

Just before serving, whisk the remaining mascarpone in a medium bowl with 1 tblsp water until smooth. Spoon over custard later. Decorate with fresh berries and flaked almonds (optional).

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