19+ Australian Christmas Trifle Recipe Unleash Your Inner Chef!

Ingredients:

Cake Layer:

• 1 store-bought sponge cake or homemade sponge cake
• 1/4 cup sherry or brandy

Custard Layer:

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Fruit Layer:

• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• 1 cup sliced peaches or nectarines
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

To start, prepare the cake layer by cutting the sponge cake into cubes and placing them in the bottom of a trifle dish. Drizzle the sherry or brandy over the cake cubes, allowing it to soak in.

Next, make the custard layer. In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until well combined. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the custard to cool before pouring it over the cake layer in the trifle dish.

For the fruit layer, combine the mixed berries, sliced peaches or nectarines, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the fruit to release its juices. Then, layer the fruit on top of the custard in the trifle dish.

Finally, make the whipped cream topping by beating the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the fruit layer in the trifle dish.

Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving. This will allow all the layers to set and the flavors to meld together. Before serving, you can top the trifle with additional fruit and a sprinkle of Christmas sprinkles for a festive touch.

Now that you have a traditional Australian Christmas trifle recipe, it's time to gather your ingredients and impress your loved ones with this delicious dessert. It's the perfect ending to a holiday feast and is sure to become a new Christmas tradition in your household.