Sherry trifle

Everyone loves a Classic sherry trifle. We're talking jam swiss roll and fresh raspberries in jelly, topped with more swiss roll (soaked in sherry this time) and good old Bird's custard. All finished with a pillowy layer of sweetened whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles! For me, trifles are either a dessert served at the end of a big Sunday roast, or a brilliant addition to any buffet - especially a Christmas trifle!

The classic Christmas dessert can be easily made at home this year. Not only does it taste great, it looks fantastic too and is sure to impress your family and friends

Delia Smith's Christmas Trifle is made with double cream, egg yolks, golden caster sugar, cornflour, vanilla extract, trifle sponges, Sercial Madeira (or dry sherry), raspberry jam, raspberries, bananas, and toasted flaked almonds. This traditional Christmas Trifle recipe creates a delicious dessert that takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6-8 people.

Homemade custard will make the best trifle. Do go to the effort for this classic version.

This delicious English trifle is the perfect party dessert. Easily made ahead of time this English trifle recipe is fantastic!

Ginny's retro trifle recipe from These Delicious Things makes a cracking party pud. Perfect for Christmas get-togethers, birthday parties or just because!

I think this really says it all. I have written so many recipes for trifle, I scarcely dare reiterate my love for it, but this, perhaps the most traditional of my offerings.

We all know that Christmas is the perfect time for indulging in those extra-special treats, and what better way to make your festive feast unforgettable than with a show-stopping Sherry Trifle? This trifle is incredibly adaptable, so feel free to tweak quantities for each layer according to the size of your trifle bowl. Our recipe is tailored for a 20cm x 20cm trifle bowl, but you can easily adjust it to suit your own.

This easy trifle recipe has all the classic components - madeira cake, raspberry jam, double cream and a proper thick custard. Add a few tablespoons of sweet sherry and you have a gorgeous grown-up dessert, perfect for festive entertaining.