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Typsy Laird, Authentic Scottish Trifle for Christmas and Burns Night
A boozy Scottish trifle that's perfect for Christmas or Burns Night.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 357 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British , Scottish
Ingredients
Base:
- 12 oz sponge cake or pound cake
- 5 oz sherry
- 2 oz Drambuie
- 8 oz raspberry jam
- 1 lemon rind finely grated (organic,fresh)
- 2 oz ladyfingers (about 6)
Custard:
- 4 egg yolks
- 20 oz milk
- 3 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp corn starch
Cream topping:
- 8 oz heavy whipping cream
- 1 to 2 tsp Drambuie
Instructions
Assemble the base:
- Break the sponge cake into pieces and place on the bottom of a trifle bowl (or individual bowls).
- Place the Sherry and Drambuie in a measuring jug. Heat the jam slightly and add a little of the liquor to make it a bit runny. Pour the jam over the cake evenly.
- Add the crushed biscuits on top of the jam and sprinkle the lemon rind over the biscuits.
- Next, douse the liquor over the top of the crushed biscuits. Leave to soak.
Cup of Yum
Make the custard:
- Make the custard recipe according to the recipe card, or find the link in the notes below.
- Put the hot custard into a bowl to cool a little, stirring constantly, before adding to the top of the trifle base. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
Top with cream:
- Whip the cream and 1 or 2 tsp of Drambuie. (If desired, you can add some raspberries on top of the custard to add a little more color.)
- Spoon or pipe the whipped cream onto the top of the trifle. Decorate with almonds, raspberries, and mint leaves.
Notes
- Custard recipe here
- FYI: This dessert is not for children.
- You can use this recipe to make six individual servings
Nutrition Information
Serving
10
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
259mg
(11%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
608IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10 | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 608IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.