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English Trifle

English Trifle

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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.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 0 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Sponge cake about 500 g1
  • Sugar160G
  • Flour60G
  • Egg yolks6
  • Milk100Cl
  • Rumto taste
  • Alchermesto taste
  • Vanilla1Packet
  • Lemon1
  • Italian meringue200G

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 11

    Prepare the sponge cake and Italian meringue following the instructions in the corresponding recipes

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. STEP 4 OF 11

    Once done, remove the cream from the heat and let it cool

  5. STEP 5 OF 11

    Cut the sponge cake into slices about one centimeter thick

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. STEP 10 OF 11

    Bake the English trifle in a preheated oven (200 degrees) for 7-8 minutes

  11. 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

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

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
  • Proteins
    7.69g·16%
  • Carbohydrates
    32.15g·68%
  • Fats
    7.42g·16%
  • Fibers
    0.32g·1%