BBC Good Food Magazine

WOW THE CROWD MODERN DESSERTS

Tiramisu trifle

Combine the decadent coffeeflavoured dessert with a classic trifle for a crowd-pleasing pud that everyone will love. Because it’s simple to put together, it’s ideal for last-minute guests. Or, prepare in advance for a party so you’ll have a fuss-free finale to your dinner.

SERVES 14-16 PREP 35 mins plus 1 hr chilling COOK 5 mins MORE EFFORT V

300g shop-bought madeira or chocolate cake, cut into
3cm pieces
70ml coffee liqueur or madeira wine
250ml strong coffee, cooled
200g shop-bought sponge fingers
2 tbsp cocoa powder

For the cheat’s coffee crémeux

500g fresh shop-bought custard
3 tbsp instant coffee granules
200g dark chocolate, finely chopped
100g salted butter, cubed and softened

For the tiramisu filling

2 egg yolks (freeze the whites for another recipe)
65g caster sugar
40ml marsala wine or coffee liqueur
150g mascarpone
200ml double cream

For the brown sugar cream

400ml double cream
2 tbsp dark brown soft sugar

Arrange the cake pieces in the bottom of a large trifle dish, then drizzle over

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