Sherry trifle recipes

Layers of jam swiss roll and raspberries in jelly, sherry-soaked swiss roll, custard, whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles!

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

Try our summer trifles or festive versions for easy Christmas dessert inspiration, from impressive Baileys tiramisu trifle to one decorated with homemade gingerbread Christmas trees

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!

So delicious!

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

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.

We all know that Christmas is the perfect time for indulging in those extra-special treats, and what better way to make your festive feast unforgettable than with a show-stopping Sherry Trifle? This trifle is incredibly adaptable, so feel free to tweak quantities for each layer according to the size of your trifle bowl. Our recipe is tailored for a 20cm x 20cm trifle bowl, but you can easily adjust it to suit your own.

While most of our recipes aren't strictly historical ones, we've still got just about everything you'll need for a 21st-century Dickensian holiday feast.