Trifle

[saleen836]

Just how fattening is it? always had a sweet tooth and finished making a trifle today (no not a packet job either) home made and nearly half has been eaten, rest will be gone by close of play tomorrow

[kiteless]

saleen836 said:

Just how fattening is it?

It's trifle. Who gives a flying fk how fattening it is?

You.......um.......didn't add jelly to it, did you?

[saleen836]

kiteless said:

saleen836 said:

Just how fattening is it?

It's trifle. Who gives a flying fk how fattening it is?

You.......um.......didn't add jelly to it, did you?

I did indeed, almost 2 pints of strawberry jelly!

[soad]

Quite fattening i presume as it contains a lot of carbs (sugar), some fat too.
Think about all the ingredients: cream, custard, jelly, sponge cake, and fruit.
This kind of dessert doesn't seem to fill me up (quite light on the stomach) as well as other puddings, therefore probably best served after a large meal.
I do like it though...

[escargot]

mmmm trifle

[davidspooner]

Strawberry?

[saleen836]

davidspooner said:

Strawberry?

Yes you can buy jelly in all sorts of flavours now.

[Cotty]

Are you eating it all yourself?

[tog]

Trifle should not have jelly in. Disgusting, quivering, tasteless stuff... and it just takes up space that could more usefully be filled with extra custard and cream

[soad]

tog said:

Trifle should not have jelly in. Disgusting, quivering, tasteless stuff... and it just takes up space that could more usefully be filled with extra custard and cream

True, but that would be even more fattening.

Trifle is so moreish, hard not to it eat all by yourself.

[LordGrover]

soad said:

Quite fattening i presume as it contains a lot of carbs (sugar), some fat too.
Think about all the ingredients: cream, custard, jelly, sponge cake, and fruit.
This kind of dessert doesn't seem to fill me up (quite light on the stomach) as well as other puddings, therefore probably best served after a large meal.
I do like it though...

No sherry?

[saleen836]

Mrs Saleen had a small amount, the remainder was indeed eaten by myself!
need the jelly for the fruit to set in.

Edited by saleen836 on Friday 5th February 17:40

[soad]

LordGrover said:

No sherry?

You're right.

Imagine the sherry-soaked sponge topped with velvety raspberries, rich custard and whipped cream.

[Wadeski]

sherry aint strong enough - you want some whisky in both the cake and the jelly!

[tog]

Peach or apricot brandy

[kiteless]

tog said:

Trifle should not have jelly in. Disgusting, quivering, tasteless stuff... and it just takes up space that could more usefully be filled with extra custard and cream

^ that

[pugwash4x4]

kiteless said:

tog said:

Trifle should not have jelly in. Disgusting, quivering, tasteless stuff... and it just takes up space that could more usefully be filled with extra custard and cream

^ that

and another from me- the m-in-l makes trifle with jelly and tinned fruit in it- its truly revolting.

Tesco finest trifle isn't far off what i'd make at home though- proper sponge base, nice layer of real fruit and jam (with a good slug of alcohool), a good custard and whipped double cream. Good stuff.