Easy classic trifle for kids

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Recipe sent in by Lisa from Wolverhampton

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An easy party treat that's tasty and sweet...

Prep Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Difficulty Level Easy

Preparation

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Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Preparation Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients
Method

130g jelly (approximately 1 pack)
225g strawberries (you could use blackberries, mixed berries or tinned fruit if preferred)
160g trifle sponges (or Victoria sponge cake)
4 tbsp orange juice
600ml custard (or yoghurt or whipped cream)
chocolate sprinkles (optional)

Make up a packet of strawberry jelly and leave to cool (out of children's reach)
Older children will be able do the rest of this with a little help and supervision
Put some sponge fingers or trifle sponges in the bottom of a large bowl
Drizzle a few tablespoons of orange juice over the sponges
Chop or slice the strawberries and chuck them into the bowl (on top of the sponges)
When the jelly is cool, but not set, pour over the fruit and leave in the fridge to set
When the jelly is set, top with custard, cream or strawberry yoghurt
Add sprinkles if desired

You will need

Trifle bowl - We really like this 20cm, footed one. It's both practical and stylish and you can get it at Amazon for £21.45.

Variations

Making it without jelly! According to my Granny, traditional trifles didn't include jelly so if you or your children aren't keen on jelly, make it without, use a layer of custard over the strawberries and then top with whipped cream
Try making this with different fruits and different flavours of jelly - there's plenty of experimenting to be done!

Reviews

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I used mixed berries instead of strawberries x

on 1/3/15
Guest

Wow the dream topping sounds really good. I'm going to try this myself tonight, hope the kids will like it :)

on 1/7/13
Guest

Personally I like jelly and custard and cream! yum!

on 31/7/11
Guest

I have made this a couple of times now and we all loved it - even my 9 yr ole who doesn't like trifle! Thelast time I made it I used custard and topped it with Dream topping - really tasty!

on 7/9/08
Guest

I have made this a couple of times now and we all loved it - even my 9 yr ole who doesn't like trifle! Thelast time I made it I used custard and topped it with Dream topping - really tasty!

on 7/9/08