Nope – I don’t use ladies finger sponges in my trifleNope – I don’t make the custard from scratchNope – I don’t top with posh cherries or gourmet chocolate curls – it’s sprinkles all the way. Although a crushed up Cadbury flake is also allowed.
To be fair, I do love a posh trifle made with all of those goodies above. There are so many variations and adaptions out there, and I’m willing to give them ALL a go. Except maybe that one Rachel from Friends made with minced beef and bananas? That’s a hard no. But today I was feeling nostalgic for my Nan’s sherry trifle. The way she used to make it when we went round for a big buffet family dinner.My grandad was always the cook in the family, but trifle was 100% my nan’s domain. I think she may have gone a little heavier on the sherry then I do (i.e probably double) but this recipe took my right back there. Do you have any favourite nostalgic desserts?Now I’ve had this trifle again, I’m dreaming of blancmange, syrup sponge and rice pudding. Not forgetting those shop-bought classics – viennetta, arctic roll and Angel Delight (butterscotch flavour was the best!).
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