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Bakewell Trifles

Indulge in Bakewell Trifles: Your No-Bake Cherry Delight!

Experience the delightful layers of creamy custard, cherry compote, and crunchy amaretti biscuits in these no-bake Bakewell trifles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: English
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 200 g Crunchy Amaretti Biscuit Almond macaroons can be used instead if needed.
  • 200 g Madeira Loaf Cake Pound cake or sponge cake can be used as substitutes.
For the Fruit Layer
  • 200 g Cocktail or Maraschino Cherries Fresh cherries are a great seasonal alternative.
  • 100 g Cherry Compote or Jam Any fruit jam can be used as a swap.
For the Cream Layer
  • 300 g Custard Instant custard is a convenient option.
  • 300 ml Double Cream Heavy whipping cream can serve as a substitute.
For the Garnish
  • 3 tbsp Toasted Flaked Almonds Chopped nuts like hazelnuts or walnuts can be used.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • serving glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crumble the crunchy amaretti biscuits and madeira loaf cake in a large mixing bowl until achieving a rough, sand-like texture.
  2. Divide the crumbled mixture evenly into 8 small serving glasses, pressing down for stability.
  3. Halve the cherries and distribute evenly over the biscuit base, then add a spoonful of cherry compote or jam.
  4. Beat the custard and double cream together until fluffy and well combined, around 2-3 minutes.
  5. Dollop the cream mixture generously on top of the layered ingredients in each glass.
  6. Scatter the flaked almonds over the cream layer and top with a halved cherry.
  7. Chill the assembled trifles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing the base to maintain texture; serve chilled and you can prepare layers ahead of time.

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