I live in the US and I'm going to a potluck at a friend's house tomorrow. Last time I made trifle (a couple fo years ago), it was very well received, and my friends all loved my English style. So, I thought I'd just check the recipe before going to the store for ingredients.
I have TWO tried & tested cook books - one that was the "modern" version of my mum's old one (this modern one is itself over 30 years old) and Delia.
BOTH of them say that trifle is made with trifle sponges, raspberry jam, and a sprinkling of sherry. Then custard. Where's the JELLY?
WIBU to ignore these ancient sages, and to make mine with trifle sponge (SOAKED in Pimms (can't get sherry)), then strawberries in strawberry jelly, made with Pimms instead of water, then the custard?
I'm sure that's how I normally make it - about once every two years. I'll pour the jelly over the sponges whilst it's still liquid so that they are a jellied, strawberried delight with Pimms flavoring.
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To ignore St. Delia of Norwich?
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KickAssAngel · 21/07/2017 15:32
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