Summer berry trifle

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Description

Thickening the custard with a little cornflour will prevent the cream topping from sinking. We like the jelly, but if you're short of time, simply leave it out altogether.

Ingredients

1 x 135g/4¾oz packet raspberry or strawberry jelly
170g/6oz ready-made jam-filled Swiss roll
5 tbsp cream sherry
75g/2½oz blueberries
100g/3½oz raspberries
150g/5oz strawberries, hulled and halved
For the custard
300ml/10½fl oz milk
300ml/10½fl oz double cream
1 vanilla pod, split, seeds scraped out
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp cold water
4 large free-range egg yolks
75g/2½oz caster sugar
For the topping
10g/½oz flaked almonds
300ml/10½fl oz double cream

Method

1. Prepare the jelly according to packet instructions, but do not place it into the fridge to set.
2. Cut the Swiss roll into 12 equal slices and arrange them over the base and a short way up the sides of a glass trifle bowl. Put any remaining slices in the middle of the bowl.
3. Spoon the sherry over the Swiss roll slices and allow to soak into the sponge for a few minutes. Scatter the fruit on top of the soaked sponge. Pour the prepared jelly over the fruit. Cover the dish with cling film and leave to set in the fridge for about two hours.
4. Meanwhile, for the custard, pour the milk and cream into a medium heavy-based pan. Add the vanilla pod and seeds, then slowly bring to the boil. Once the mixture comes to the boil, remove from the heat and set aside to infuse for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the vanilla pod.
5. Mix the cornflour with the water in a small bowl until smooth and well combined, then set aside.
6. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. Gradually stir the warm milk and cream mixture into the egg and sugar mixture until smooth. Return the mixture to the saucepan and heat over a low heat.
7. Cook for around 8-10 minutes, stirring continuously, until the custard has thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
8. Give the cornflour mixture a stir, then mix quickly into the custard. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, or until the custard is very thick and smooth, stirring continuously.
9. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the custard into a bowl placed over a second bowl filled with iced water. Cover the surface of the custard with cling film to prevent a skin from forming. Set aside until the custard has cooled.
10. When the custard has cooled, remove and discard the cling film. Stir the custard a few times, then gently pour onto the set jelly.
11. Cover with cling film and return the trifle dish to the fridge for a further 30 minutes, or until the custard is lightly set.
12. For the topping, lightly toast the almonds in a dry frying pan over a low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown (keep the almonds moving around the pan frequently to prevent them from burning). Set aside to cool.
13. Whip the cream in a bowl until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed. Spoon the whipped cream over the custard, starting at the sides of the bowl before working your way into the middle. Scatter over the almonds, cover and return to the fridge until ready to serve.
14. To serve, spoon the trifle into serving bowls and eat immediately.