Summer Berry Trifle

Summer Berry Trifle

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To perfect this English classic, we’d need to ensure that the flavors and textures of each layer melded together—but without the whole thing turning to mush.

Keywords

  • Desserts or Baked Goods
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Desserts
  • Cakes
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Cooking tools:

  • Trifle bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Chef's knife
  • Stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Potato masher
  • Bread knife
  • Plastic wrap
  • Kitchen scale
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup (7 ounces/198 grams) sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch salt
  • 5 large egg yolks (reserve whites for cake)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups (5 1/3 ounces/151 grams) cake flour
  • 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces/149 grams) sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 large egg whites (reserved from pastry cream)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups), reserving 3 halved for garnish
  • 12 ounces (340 grams/2 1/3 cups) blackberries, large berries halved crosswise, reserving 3 whole for garnish
  • 12 ounces (340 grams/2 1/3 cups) raspberries, reserving 3 for garnish
  • 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounce/50 grams) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup cream sherry

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