Do you have strong views about trifle? If so, steady yourself, for I bring mixed news. While the beloved pudding is enjoying ...

then spread it out over the sponge and intersperse with cocktail cherries tucked in around the fruit to make an even layer. Pour the custard on top, cover with a plate and leave to cool and ...

Scatter the fruit on top of the soaked sponge. Pour the prepared jelly over ... Meanwhile, for the custard, pour the milk and cream into a medium heavy-based pan. Add the vanilla pod and seeds ...

Gently level the surface so that the jelly and fruit starts to fall down the gaps in the sponge. Pour the custard over the top. Pour the cream into a bowl with the caster sugar (or frosting ...

According to Ysewijn, a proper trifle must include: a layer of biscuits and/or sponge fingers; a layer of fresh or preserved fruit, jam or jelly; a layer of custard; and a layer of cream.