
English Trifle
The English Trifle is a delicious traditional Italian dessert composed of layers of sponge cake soaked in liqueurs like Rum and Alchermes, lemon custard, and Italian meringue. Its origin is uncertain, but it is thought to be inspired by the English Trifle. Typical of the Emilia-Romagna region, this trifle is rich in flavors and contrasts.
Ingredients
- Sponge cake about 500 g
11 - Sugar
160G160G - Flour
60G60G - Egg yolks
66 - Milk
100Cl100Cl - Rumto taste
- Alchermesto taste
- Vanilla
1Packet1Packet - Lemon
11 - Italian meringue
200G200G
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 11
Prepare the sponge cake and Italian meringue following the instructions in the corresponding recipes
- STEP 2 OF 11
Beat the egg yolks in a saucepan with the sugar, slowly incorporate the sifted flour, and finally dilute with warm milk
- STEP 3 OF 11
Flavor the mixture with lemon zest and vanilla, and cook over moderate heat, stirring continuously for about 10 minutes until it thickens
- STEP 4 OF 11
Once done, remove the cream from the heat and let it cool
- STEP 5 OF 11
Cut the sponge cake into slices about one centimeter thick
- STEP 6 OF 11
Spread a thin layer of cream on the bottom of a baking dish, cover it with half of the sponge cake slices, and soak them with half a glass of rum
- STEP 7 OF 11
Form a regular layer of cream on the cake using half of the remaining cream, and cover it with the remaining sponge cake, which you will soak with half a glass of alchermes
- STEP 8 OF 11
Spread the rest of the cream on top and smooth it well with a spatula or the blade of a knife
- STEP 9 OF 11
Place the Italian meringue in a piping bag with a round and smooth nozzle and distribute it over the surface of the dessert, forming a lattice decoration
- STEP 10 OF 11
Bake the English trifle in a preheated oven (200 degrees) for 7-8 minutes
- STEP 11 OF 11
Once done, remove the dessert from the oven, let it cool, and serve
Suggestions
Bowl
Whisk
Cake Mold
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Origin
Italia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 219.4 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 32.15 |
of which Sugars (g) | 27.85 |
Fat (g) | 7.42 |
of which Saturates (g) | 3.75 |
Protein (g) | 7.69 |
Fiber (g) | 0.32 |
Sale (g) | 0.12 |
- Proteins7.69g·16%
- Carbohydrates32.15g·68%
- Fats7.42g·16%
- Fibers0.32g·1%