Directions
One of the most important parts of Trifle is the BOWL you will make it in.
- Choose a deep clear glass bowl so that you can see all the beautiful colorful layers.
- Select at least 2 contrasting Jell-O colors; three layers would be better if you have room.
- Make sure you make it the night before the dinner event, or start early in the morning so that it has ample time to setup.
Individual servings can be prepared in clear cups in the same manor.
1st Layer Fruit and Jell-o
- 1 can fruit coctail or mixed fruit - no juice
- 1 layer of brightly colored Jell-O
- Drain juice from the fruit cocktail, pour into large clear glass bowl.
- Prepare a package of Jell-O as directed on the Jell-O package.
- Refrigerate and let set completely before adding your next layer.
2nd Layer Sponge Cake and Jell-O
- 1 sponge cake or Lady Finger cookies
- 1 layer of brightly colored Jell-O - probably 2 packages of Jell-O
- After the 1st layer is firm, add sponge cake or Lady Fingers on top of 1st layer then cover with contrasting color Jell-O.
- Refrigerate and let set completely before adding your next layer.
3rd Layer Jell-O (Optional) but recomended
- 1 layer of brightly colored Jell-O liquid mixture - probably 2 packages. Refrigerate and let set completely before adding your next layer.
4th Layer Custard
- double batch of Bird's Custard
- whipped cream topping
- candy sprinkles
- Prepare custard as directed on the package.
- Layer mixture over the trifle.
- Refrigerate and let set completely.
- Serve with whipped cream topping.
- Add candy sprinkles for a dash of color.