Aperini Trifle

Recipe

This boozy trifle makes the perfect Summer dessert.

Serves: 12 people   |   Prep time: 25 minutes (plus 5 hours setting time)     |   Cooking time: 0 minutes

Fusion   |   Dessert

  

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp Aperini
  • 280g Madeira Sponge
  • 135g Orange Jelly Cubes
  • 285ml Boiling Water
  • 200ml Prosecco
  • 280ml Cold Water
  • 350g tin Mandarin Segments
  • 4 Easy Peelers, peeled
  • 750ml Readymade Custard
  • 600ml Double Cream
  • 75g Icing Sugar
  • Trifle Dish or Glass Bowl

  

Method

  1. Cut the Madeira sponge into 1" cubes and place into the base of the glass dish.
  2. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the Aperini over the sponge and add the mandarin segments to the dish.
  3. Make up the orange jelly by pouring the boiling water over the jelly cubes and stir until dissolved.
  4. Add the Prosecco and cold water to the jelly and stir, then pour over the sponge and mandarins.
  5. Place in the fridge for at least 4-5 hours until completely set.
  6. When the jelly has set add the remaining 2 tablespoons of Aperini to the custard and stir until fully combined and smooth.
  7. Slice the easy peelers into rounds, press against the edge of the glass and fill with the Aperini custard.
  8. Lightly whip the double cream and icing sugar together until it forms soft peaks.
  9. Top the trifle with the whipped cream and decorate with any leftover orange segments or zest.
  10. Leave in the fridge until ready to serve.