Easy Strawberry & Custard Jam Jar Trifles

Name: Easy Strawberry & Custard Jam Jar Trifles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 300 g shop-bought madeira sponge; 500 g strawberries; 500 g icing sugar; 250 g butter softened; 2 tbsp elderflower cordial; 1 tbsp custard powder; 1-2 tbsp milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 6 pcs 400 ml jam jars

These charming individual trifles feature layers of buttery madeira sponge, elderflower-macerated strawberries, and a silky custard-flavored buttercream. Perfect for picnics or garden parties, they are as portable as they are delicious.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

shop-bought madeira sponge
300 g
strawberries
500 g
icing sugar
500 g
butter softened
250 g
elderflower cordial
2 tbsp
custard powder
1 tbsp
milk
1 tbsp
vanilla extract
1 tsp
400 ml jam jars
6 pcs

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a stand mixer or using an electric whisk, beat the softened butter, icing sugar, custard powder, and vanilla extract together. Add 1 tablespoon of milk and continue whisking until the frosting is smooth and creamy; add a second tablespoon of milk if the consistency is too stiff to pipe.

Transfer the custard buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped nozzle and set aside.

Select three of the best-looking strawberries and halve them for the final garnish (or keep six small ones whole). Hull and chop the remaining strawberries into small pieces, then toss them in a bowl with the elderflower cordial to macerate.

Cut the madeira sponge into roughly 2cm cubes. Place a layer of sponge pieces at the bottom of each 400ml jam jar.

Top the sponge with a generous spoonful of the chopped strawberries, ensuring you include the flavorful juices. Pipe a decorative swirl of the custard icing on top.