Mulled Wine Trifle

Mulled Wine Trifle
  • Author: Simon Rimmer

This festive and indulgent trifle recipe is a delightful combination of citrus, spice, and boozy flavors. The layers of jelly, soft fruit, creamy custard, and whipped cream create a luxurious and satisfying dessert that is sure to impress your guests. Perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings, this trifle is a show-stopping treat that will leave everyone wanting more.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 100ml/3½fl oz vanilla vodka
  • 6 cardamom
  • 200ml/7fl oz port
  • 750ml/1pint 7fl oz red wine
  • 150g/5¼oz sugar
  • 25g/1 oz sheet gelatine
  • 12 tbsp frozen summer fruits
  • 400g/14 oz fresh custard
  • 550ml/1 pint double cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • handful flaked almonds

Instructions

  • Heat the orange and lemon zest, ginger, cinnamon stick, cloves, vanilla vodka, cardamom pods, port, red wine and sugar over a low heat until hot, but not boiling. Strain the mixture through a sieve onto the softened gelatine in a large bowl and stir well.
  • Spoon the soft fruit into a large glass serving bowl and pour enough of the jelly mixture to fill it a third of the way up. Chill in the fridge overnight, or until they have completely set.
  • Mix half of the whipped cream with the custard and vanilla in a bowl until well combined and spoon this mixture onto the set jelly.
  • To serve, spoon the remaining whipped cream onto the trifle and scatter over the flaked almonds.

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Cook Time

30M

Yield

Serves 12