Tiramis (Non-alcoholic Soft Version) . However, for the best presentation, hold off on adding the top whipped cream layer until just before serving. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what type of cake you think would be best in your trifle. Cover with one-third of the macerated fruit. Shh! Ground cinnamon or cocoa powder works, too. The usual ingredients are a thin layer of sponge fingers or sponge cake soaked in sherry or another fortified wine, a fruit element (fresh or jelly), custard and whipped cream layered in that order in a glass dish. Homemade or store-bought custard, pudding or whipped cream help bind the dish together, adding a light and delicious layer that breaks up the heavier ingredients. To layer the trifle, fill a 3.5-litre glass trifle bowl to a third full with diced sponge (the remaining sponge, about half, can be frozen for another use). Then the dish filled to the brim, its time to add the finishing touch! Much as I love the idea of baking a cake specifically for a dish which deserves the very best of ingredients, I find the cake, without its brittle sugar coating, goes soggy too quickly: you want it plump with booze and fruit juices, but it shouldn't disintegrate on the tongue. Easy Healthy Swedish Meatballs (Ikea Style), Simple Smoked Haddock Kedgeree With Basmati Rice And Eggs, 7 Healthy Summer Dinner Recipes You Will Love, Easy Fruit, Nut and Choc Chip Flapjack Recipe. Helen Saberi goes the whole hog, making one with double cream which, although it sets beautifully, is quite outrageously rich. This will take about 15 minutes, or until set. Make a big batch, so you have plenty to go at throughout the year. Set aside and allow to cool. You can also prepare all of the ingredients and have them ready in the refrigerator. Do you love Ikea meatballs? . Serves 68 (depending on enthusiasm for trifle), For the fruit compote:4 handfuls of dried fruit I like a mix of figs, prunes and apricots cinnamon stick3 clovesZest and juice of 2 oranges, For the custard:300ml whole milk300ml double cream1 vanilla pod, slit in half and seeds scraped out6 egg yolks3 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp cornflour, 1 packet boudoir biscuits (also sold as lady fingers or savoiardi)100ml sweet sherry1 packet ratafia or amaretti biscuits300ml double cream15g flaked almonds, toastedSeeds of pomegranate.