Sherry trifle

Ginny's retro trifle recipe from These Delicious Things makes a cracking party pud. Perfect for Christmas get-togethers, birthday parties or just because!

Everyone loves a Classic sherry trifle. We're talking jam swiss roll and fresh raspberries in jelly, topped with more swiss roll (soaked in sherry this time) and good old Bird's custard. All finished with a pillowy layer of sweetened whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles! For me, trifles are either a dessert served at the end of a big Sunday roast, or a brilliant addition to any buffet - especially a Christmas trifle!

Delia Smith's Christmas Trifle is made with double cream, egg yolks, golden caster sugar, cornflour, vanilla extract, trifle sponges, Sercial Madeira (or dry sherry), raspberry jam, raspberries, bananas, and toasted flaked almonds. This traditional Christmas Trifle recipe creates a delicious dessert that takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6-8 people.

The classic Christmas dessert can be easily made at home this year. Not only does it taste great, it looks fantastic too and is sure to impress your family and friends

This delicious English trifle is the perfect party dessert. Easily made ahead of time this English trifle recipe is fantastic!

Homemade custard will make the best trifle. Do go to the effort for this classic version.

I think this really says it all. I have written so many recipes for trifle, I scarcely dare reiterate my love for it, but this, perhaps the most traditional of my offerings.

"A delicately assembled, layered dessert featuring sherry-soaked sponge, custard, jam and jelly (flavoured gelatine) and cream, the trifle is the centrepiece of summertime celebrations and Yuletide tables alike. While it’s easy for the trifle to look pretty inside a serving bowl, it’s important to ensure that each layer maintains its shape, so that you get a little of each in every bite. Such is the depth of admiration for and significance of the trifle that noted food writers Helen Saberi…