Cherry trifle

Name: Cherry trifle
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Leaves of gelatine; 50 g macaroon; 1½ tbsp sherry; 150 g preserved cherries; ½ l kefir, or cultured milk; 3 tbsp sugar; 250 ml double cream; 50 ml cherry juice

Serve a mouth-watering dessert perfect for hot summer days with our easy-to-cherish cherry trifle! With layers of macaroons, preserved cherries, mousse, and whipped cream, it is a symphony of flavours and textures. Infused with sherry, it gains a sophisticated touch as well as a deep, rich complexity. A traditional British dessert, the cherry trifle is usually served in a large glass dish for all to behold, but we opted for individual serving glasses – perfect for bringing on a picnic or serving each guest their own at a garden summer party.

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Instructions

Soak the gelatine in cold water for approx. 10 minutes. Place macaroons in the bottom of 4 glasses. Pour sherry over and place preserved cherries on top.
Mix cultured milk and sugar.
Whip double cream to a light foam. Reserve some whipped cream for garnish and fold the rest into the cultured milk mixture.
Remove the gelatine from the water and melt it with the water that clings to it. Add cherry juice to the gelatine and fold into the cream mixture.
Stir occasionally until the mousse begins to set and pour it over the cherries.
Cover and refrigerate the cherry trifle for a couple of hours and garnish with whipped cream just before serving.

Enjoy!

Questions about cherry trifle

Do you have any questions on how to make a cherry trifle? Below, we have gathered the answers to the most frequently asked question so that your delicious dessert-making goes as smoothly as possible.

What is a cherry trifle?

British in origin, a cherry trifle is a delicious dessert perfect for summertime treats and social gatherings! It consists of several layers that make up a sweet and sour dish, rich in taste and great in texture. The first layer is made up of crunchy macaroons that soak up the juices from the next layer: the sherry and cherries. On top of that is a layer of velvety-smooth mousse that gives the dessert a creamy texture, and to top it off, add a bit of whipped cream as garnish. There you have it: the perfect cherry trifle.

How to make a cherry trifle?

Create a delightful cherry trifle whenever your heart desires! Soak the gelatine in cold water for 10 minutes. In 4 glasses, layer macaroons, pour sherry, and place cherries on top. Mix cream and sugar, save a little bit of the whipped cream for later, and then fold the rest into the cultured milk cream. Melt gelatine with the water that clings to it, add cherry juice, and fold it into the cream mixture. Stir occasionally until the mousse sets, then pour over the cherries. Cover and refrigerate the glasses for a few hours. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.

Do you use fresh or preserved cherries?

You can use either fresh or preserved cherries for a cherry trifle. However, using fresh ones will result in a slightly firmer texture and less sweet flavour compared to preserved cherries. For fresh ones, pit and halve them before layering them over the macaroons with the sherry. However, for ease and to ensure the right flavour and consistency, we recommend using preserved cherries.

How long will a cherry trifle last in the fridge?

Cherry trifles will last for about 2-3 days in the fridge. Cover the serving glasses with cling film to maintain their freshness. You can also place the cling film directly on the surface of each trifle to prevent it from drying out or separating.

Ingredients

Of gelatine	3 Leaves
Macaroon	50 g
Sherry	1½ tbsp
Preserved cherries	150 g
Kefir, or cultured milk	½ l
Sugar	3 tbsp
Double cream	250 ml
Cherry juice	50 ml

Cherry trifle – enjoy the summer season's sweet and sour taste

Under the warm summer sun, what better treat to enjoy than a fresh and easy-to-make cherry trifle? The summer season demands desserts that taste extraordinary and is filled with the season’s flavours, and the sweet and sour taste of this dessert seems tailor-made for such occasions. Beautiful flavour bombs from the berries bring fruity delights, imparting the dessert with both sweetness as well as sour notes.

Crunchy macaroons, juicy cherries, velvety mousse, and fluffy whipped cream

Our cherry trifle is made with beautiful layers of delicate colours, making for an incomparably good-looking dessert. Every layer has a purpose in terms of flavour and texture, ensuring that every spoonful is filled with perfectly balanced deliciousness. With crunchy macaroons, the base is sure to be sweet and slightly crunchy and chewy, while also absorbing the lovely juices that trickle down from the sherry and preserved cherries. Every scoop will be crunchy, mildly moist, and with rich, potent cherry flavours.

The base is very rich with flavours, and as a counterbalance, the velvety mousse helps transform every bite into a light but flavour-strong mouthful. The pillow-light, fluffy whipped cream tops off the dessert and elevates it to nothing short of a heavenly summer experience.

Infuse macaroons and cherries with sherry for a sophisticated touch

Adding sherry to the mix adds a whole set of incredible nuances, because not only does it have great flavour itself, but infusing the macaroons and cherries with it gives the whole dessert a sophisticated touch. The macaroons will see their natural flavours enhanced with the added complexity of caramel or almond. In the same way, sherry-infused cherries will boost the already strong sweet and sour flavours. The taste combination makes for an overall deep and rich dessert for everyone to enjoy.

Serve a light yet intense and rich summer dessert

With an irresistible cherry trifle like this, you can serve a light yet intense and rich summer dessert to dazzle everyone at your summer get-together! The beautiful glasses of cherry goodness are easy to make and easy to serve, allowing you to make as many as you see fit for the occasion. The dessert packs a powerful punch when it comes to taste, but it is light, creamy, and full of summer flavours, which is exactly what you need for a summer dessert.

Are you looking for other light but rich summer desserts? Try a batch of easy-to-make strawberry tartlets with chopped chocolate and beautiful berries on top. Or pack a picnic basket full of delicious blueberry muffins! Either way will ensure a great-tasting treat for whenever you feel the need!

Add a personal touch to your cherry trifle

To switch things up, try adding other fruits or berries to the cherries. Preserved peaches or fresh blueberries and raspberries can easily give the dessert the twist you are looking for. In the same vein, sherry can be substituted with other liquors like port or brandy. Brandy and cherries are a classic pairing, but if you go with the combination just know that brandy is generally sweeter, which means that you should be mindful of the level of sweetness.

Or you can chop up some almonds or walnuts as a garnish, giving the dessert some lovely nutty undertones and a great chunky texture. For a sweeter touch, grated white or dark chocolate adds a wonderful richness on top that is also nice to look at.

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