Description
Jamie Oliver’s Strawberry Trifle is a layered dessert made with soft sponge cake, fresh strawberries, smooth custard, and light whipped cream, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sponge Layer:
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- 200g sponge cake or ladyfingers
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- 100ml strawberry syrup or orange juice
For the Strawberry Layer:
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- 300g fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
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- 2 tablespoons sugar
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Custard Layer:
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- 500ml custard (homemade or store-bought)
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- 50g white chocolate (grated, optional)
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
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- 300ml double cream (whipped)
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- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
For Garnish:
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- Fresh strawberries
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- Toasted almonds or flaked white chocolate
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sponge Layer
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- Cut the sponge cake into small cubes and place them in the base of a trifle dish.
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- Drizzle with strawberry syrup or orange juice to add moisture and flavor.
Step 2: Make the Strawberry Layer
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- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and vanilla extract.
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- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to release natural juices.
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- Spoon the strawberry mixture over the sponge layer.
Step 3: Prepare the Custard
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- If making homemade custard, allow it to cool before layering.
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- Stir grated white chocolate into the custard for extra richness (optional).
Step 4: Assemble the Trifle
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- Pour the custard evenly over the strawberry layer.
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- Spread whipped cream on top, smoothing it with a spatula.
Step 5: Garnish and Chill
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- Decorate with fresh strawberries and toasted almonds or white chocolate flakes.
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- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance the flavors.