Traditional South African trifle

Traditional SouthAfrican trifle

Traditional South African trifle

I. Ingredients:

1 large Swiss Roll or trifle sponge cake
1 packet of jelly (flavour of your choice)
75ml sweet or medium sherry, rum, brandy or another liquor
Fruit of your choice, peeled and sliced (berries are ideal, but peaches and banana work well too)
Custard (home made works best!)
Chopped nuts or berries
Whipped cream
Grated chocolate

II. Instructions:

Make the jelly and allow to set.
Make the custard and allow to cool.
Slice the Swiss Roll (or sponge cake) and place at the bottom of a large glass bowl.
Pour the alcohol over the swiss roll/cake
Chop up the set jelly and place over the cake at the bottom of the bowl
Add fruit to the concoction and pour custard over
Sprinkle nuts or berries on top
Cover with whipped cream.
Decorate the top of the trifle with the nuts and/or grated chocolate.
Refrigerate and serve cold