Looking for the best Trifle recipe? Well you’ve found it! This simple dessert is made using Jam Roll, Custard, Fruit, Cream and an extra special ingredient.
For a classic dessert, you really can’t go past this easy Trifle recipe. It’s practically no fail as it’s made using a few store bought ingredients and the result is a delicious and flavour packed dessert.
What is a Trifle?
You would always find a Trifle sitting on our dessert table whenever there was a celebration while we were growing up and it’s a tradition that we have continued. Trifle is a delicious mix of cake, fruit and custard that is English in its origin.
Trifle Ingredients
To be honest, I don’t think you really need a recipe to make a Trifle, as long as you’ve got a few core ingredients – jam swiss roll, jelly, custard and fruit it’s really all about having fun putting it together and combining your favourite ingredients. To make my version, you will need:
- Swiss Roll
- Custard
- Jelly
- Peaches
- Fruit Salad
- Cream
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
Tips for Making The BEST Trifle:
- If you are planning to serve a Trifle for dessert, it really is best to try and make it a day in advance, as this gives the swiss roll enough time to absorb juice from the fruit as well as letting the flavours combine.
- You can use any type of tinned fruit for this recipe, it’s also delicious (and sweet!) when made with tinned apricots or pears.
- The addition of sweetened condensed milk gives the whipped cream a sweet flavour. You can omit it if you wish.
- To store any leftovers, place the Trifle into the fridge and cover with cling wrap. It’s best enjoyed within 2 – 3 days.
- For a nut free version, simply omit the flaked almonds
How far in advance can you make this recipe?
I have made this Trifle up to two days before it’s needed. I find it can be enjoyed up to four days after making.
Can you Freeze Trifle?
No you cannot. The cream/jelly and custard do not freeze or defrost well.
Watch How to make my Trifle Recipe below!
You may also like these no bake deserts:
- Chocolate Trifle
- No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Slice
- Berry Trifle
- Caramel Chocolate Ripple Cake
- Toblerone Cheesecake
Easy Trifle Recipe
Equipment
- Trifle Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 x raspberry jelly 85 gram packs
- 600 ml thickened cream
- 395 gram tin of sweetened condensed milk.
- 400 grams jam swiss roll
- 830 gram fruit salad drained
- 400 gram sliced peaches drained
- 500 ml vanilla custard you can either make your own or buy a bottle already pre-made
- 50 grams flaked almonds toasted
Instructions
- Make your jelly as per the packet instructions and pour it into a large bowl and place into the fridge to set.
- Drain the fruit salad and peaches and set aside until needed.
- Cut the jam swiss roll into 1cm pieces.
- Place the cream and condensed milk into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until soft peaks form. Set aside until needed.
- Arrange half of the jam swiss roll slices over the base of a 3L serving bowl and top with ½ of the custard, half the fruit salad and peach slices, half of the jelly and half of the cream. Repeat in the same order until your serving bowl is filled and a layer of cream is on top. Place your trifle into the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
- Sprinkle the toasted flaked almonds over the top of your trifle just before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made a day or two in advance.
- To store, cover with cling wrap and keep in the fridge.
- You can add/remove the tinned fruit to suit your taste.
- The almonds can be omitted for a nut free option.
Nutrition
Enjoy!!
Anna
Made the easy trifle today. Was yummy. Would probably reduce the condensed milk next time. It is a keeper. Thanks.
Lauren Matheson
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Barbara West-K
Do you really mean condensed milk –sweet and sticky? Or is this an American recipe, and you mean what I would call evwporated milk, which sounds more logical to me. However…………..
Lauren Matheson
Hi Barbara, I’m from Brisbane so this is certainly an Australian recipe! Yes I do mean sweetened condensed milk, it gives the cream a lovely sweet flavour. You can certainly leave it out if you prefer.
Sarah Bedwell
Hi, is it supposed to be sweetened condensed milk or unsweetened?
Lauren Matheson
It’s sweetened condensed milk xx
Coralie
Thank you for your so very easy recipe. Most delicious. xoxo
Lauren Matheson
Thank you!