Traditional British Sherry Trifle Recipe

"Trifle is the quintessential pudding that has graced British tables for more than four centuries. It is simply, the quintessential British pudding, striking in it blousy looks,  decadent, rich and simply luscious. Some will boast jelly, some not; fruit is a must-have for some, for others, no way. Essentially a trifle needs sponge soaked (if for adults) in sherry, a thick layer of creamy custard and deep layer of lightly whipped fresh cream; the rest is all about personal preference.  Some trifle recipes are quick - made using ready-made packs which simply require assembling - these are OK but do not come close to the flavour of a homemade one. You can speed up the time taken to make a trifle by using ready made custard, this has become quite acceptable, or, or if you have the tie and the inclination then make your own. My favourite trifle is made with jelly as it is even more appealing to children though do leave out the sherry if it is for kids. If you prefer a trifle without jelly, simply omit and proceed without, this will be quicker to make as it will not require setting in the fridge...."