Cherry trifle

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeCream-filled Chocolate swiss roll.
15ouncesCan pitted black cherries
5fluid ounceApple juice
3tablespoonsBrandy
6ouncesPlain Chocolate
20fluid ounceHot Thick Custard
2teaspoonsHot Water
1teaspoonInstant coffee granules
5fluid ounceWhipping Cream
Chocolate shapes

Directions

TO DECORATE

Slice the swiss roll into 1 inch rounds and arrange in the bottom of a serving dish.

Drain the cherries and scatter over the top.

Pour over apple juice and brandy (if using) Break chocolate into pieces and stir into the hot custard until melted. Beat until smooth and pour over the cherries. Allow to go cold.

Mix hot water and coffee until smooth. Whip cream until holding its shape. Stir in the coffee.

Spoon cream into a piping bag with a large star nozzle and pipe rosettes on top of the custard. Arrange chocolate shapes on top.

Source: Woman's Realm