Looking for a Christmas dessert you can make ahead? Give this irresistible Peach and cherry trifle a go. Packed with layers of jelly, fruit and sweet custard, it will literally melt in your mouth.
Serves88
Cook time10 mins10 minutes
Prep time25 mins25 minutes, + 15 mins cooling & 4½ hours chilling time
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Method
Step 1
Combine sugar, 1½ cups (375ml) of the milk and ¾ cup (180ml) of the cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Place the custard powder in a small bowl. Gradually stir in the remaining milk to make a smooth paste. Stir into the cream mixture. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins or until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for 15 mins to cool.
Step 2
Strain peach, reserving juice. Reserve 7 peach slices. Place cake in the base of a 10-cup (2.5L) glass serving bowl. Drizzle over ⅓ cup (80ml) of reserved juice. Top with remaining peach. Whisk custard until smooth. Pour over the peach. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 mins or until set.
Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare jelly crystals following packet directions. Place in fridge for 2 hours or until mixture is thick, syrupy and starting to set.
Step 4
Pour the jelly mixture over the back of a spoon onto the custard. Cover and place in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
Step 5
Arrange cherries over the set jelly. Whip the remaining cream in a bowl until firm peaks form. Spread over the trifle. Top with almond, reserved peach and raspberries.
