Strawberry Chocolate Trifle

The Strawberry Chocolate Trifle is a spoon dessert of English origin, but I propose an Italian twist on it. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 500 g of fresh strawberries
• 200 g of ladyfingers or sponge cake
• 150 g of dark chocolate
• 500 ml of custard
• 250 ml of whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons of orange liqueur or Alchermes (optional)
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Preparation

1. Start by washing and cleaning the strawberries. Cut half of the strawberries into pieces and leave the other half whole for the final decoration.
2. If you choose to use liqueur, mix it with a little water to dilute it and soak the ladyfingers or sponge cake.
3. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, taking care to not let it burn.
4. Now proceed to the assembly of the trifle in a large glass bowl or in individual glasses: start with a layer of ladyfingers, then add a layer of melted chocolate.
5. Continue with a layer of custard, then a layer of chopped strawberries.
6. Whip the cream with the powdered sugar and add another layer of whipped cream.
7. Repeat the layers until the bowl or glasses are filled, ending with a final layer of whipped cream.
8. Garnish the top with whole strawberries and chocolate shavings.
9. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving.

The Strawberry Chocolate Trifle is a dessert that combines the freshness of fruit with the intensity of chocolate, creating a delightful balance on the palate.

Curiosity

The Trifle was born in the 16th century in England as an evolution of a simpler dessert called “fool,” and has since undergone multiple variations. The modern version involves the use of fruit, cream, and sponge cake or soaked biscuits, layered on top of each other. Some variants include the addition of jelly or alcohol such as sherry or sweet wine. Over time, the Trifle has become a dessert appreciated in many parts of the world and adapted with local ingredients.