Sherry trifle

Make the most important elements of this trifle from scratch with a few shortcuts for the simpler parts. It’s a great dessert for a special occasion

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

Looking for an easy shery trifle recipe? Try this easiest ever trifle dessert! Easy individual sherry trifles made with crumbled Madeira cake, ready-made custard, a cheat's raspberry jelly, and topped with lightly whipped cream. Served in individual dessert glasses, these easy sherry trifles are the perfect make-ahead dessert option! For more amazing quick and easy dessert ideas, head to Effortless Foodie now. summer dessert ideas | classic english dessert ideas | make ahead trifle recipe

If I had to choose one dessert as the most nostalgic for me, that would be a traditional English Trifle. I love the flavor combinations!

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

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.

Raspberry jelly, thick vanilla custard, sherry-soaked sponge fingers and pillowy mounds of whipped cream: it’s the ultimate traditional trifle recipe. For something more contemporary, try our Oreo cookie trifle, or, give our gilded forest trifle a go.

Fruit, booze, custard and cream – a perfect end to a celebration meal

So delicious!