Create a festive trifle good enough to take centre stage!

Beautiful to look at and simple to make, a trifle is a traditional finale to a festive meal. We&rsquo;ve highlighted the five key ingredient types you need &ndash; just choose one of each for a stress-free show. Pick one item from each column to add up to your ideal dish!<h2>StepS to success</h2>● Drained tinned or thawed frozen fruit can be used as a substitute for fresh fruit● For a tasty grown-up trifle, try soaking the sponge in sherry or Cointreau first● The sponge and jelly layer can be made ahead to allow the jelly to set● Add the topping and decorations just before serving● Layer your trifle in a glass bowl for full festive effect!<img alt="square_xmas_recipes33__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/square_xmas_recipes33__square_GL?scl=1"><h2> </h2><h2>Fruits</h2>Start with a trifle essential &ndash; lots of fruit in luscious combinations.<ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/frozen-fruit-smoothie-mixes/asda-frozen-for-freshness-morello-cherries/1000140301833" target="_blank">Cherries</a> and sliced <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/peaches-plums-nectarines-apricots/asda-farm-stores-nectarines/1000006244247" target="_blank">nectarines</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/berries-cherries/asda-growers-selection-raspberries/20384" target="_blank">Raspberries</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/oranges-easy-peelers/asda-growers-selection-sweetclems/910003042321" target="_blank">clementine</a> segments</li><li>Sliced <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pears-rhubarb/asda-growers-selection-conference-pears/910003058935" target="_blank">pears</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/apples/asda-growers-selection-gala-apples/910002849510" target="_blank">apples</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/frozen-fruit-smoothie-mixes/asda-frozen-for-freshness-cranberries/1000140301672" target="_blank">Cranberries</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/melon-pineapple/asda-growers-selection-cantaloupe-melon/31783" target="_blank">melon cubes</a></li></ul> <img alt="gettyimages-556287265__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gettyimages-556287265__square_GL?scl=1"><h2> </h2><h2>Cake or biscuits</h2>Next, choose cake to add soft, sponge texture &ndash; or try the crunch of biscuit.<ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/yule-logs-panettone-stollen/il-vecchio-forno-classic-panettone/1000089777592" target="_blank">Panettone</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sponge-puddings/asda-sponge-fingers/34721" target="_blank">Sponge fingers</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chocolate-festive-biscuits/asda-10-gingerbread-festive-friends/1000232966998" target="_blank">Mini gingerbread men</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/swiss-roll-sponge-cakes/asda-chocolate-coated-swiss-roll/1000034704321" target="_blank">Swiss roll</a></li></ul><img alt="gettyimages-129300984__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gettyimages-129300984__square_GL?scl=1"> <h2>Jelly or mousse</h2>Add classic jelly or a mousse for another layer of texture.<ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/jelly/hartleys-blackcurrant-flavour-jelly/23191" target="_blank">Blackcurrant jelly</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/jelly/asda-orange-flavour-jelly/1000135424053" target="_blank">Orange jelly</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/jelly/asda-strawberry-flavour-jelly/1000135423954" target="_blank">Strawberry jelly</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mousse/asda-free-from-chocolate-mousses/1000006246034" target="_blank">Free From chocolate mousse</a></li></ul><img alt="imageRecipeChocolateCaramelMousse-2x__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/imageRecipeChocolateCaramelMousse-2x__square_GL?scl=1"> <h2>Topping</h2>Top things off with the creaminess of custard or a yogurt alternative.<ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/single-double-whipping/asda-fresh-double-cream/48639918" target="_blank">Double cream</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/custard/ambrosia-strawberry-flavour-devon-custard/1000138674350" target="_blank">Strawberry custard</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/1000015537987" target="_blank">Free From yogurt alternative</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/custard/ambrosia-chocolate-flavour-devon-custard/1000078311543" target="_blank">Chocolate custard</a></li></ul><img alt="gettyimages-88090523__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gettyimages-88090523__square_GL?scl=1"> <h2>Finish off</h2>Finish with a flourish of sprinkles or an irresistible chocolate treat.<ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/meringues/asda-extra-special-12-mini-meringues/1000116076099" target="_blank">Mini meringues</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/multipack-chocolate/cadbury-flake-chocolate-bar-4-pack/910000271179" target="_blank">Cadbury's flake</a> </li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cake-decorations/asda-choco-sprinkles/910002525306" target="_blank">Asda Choco sprinkles</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cake-decorations/asda-unicorn-rainbow-sprinkles/1000117784598" target="_blank">Asda Unicorn sprinkles </a></li></ul><img alt="chocolate_meringue__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate_meringue__square_GL?scl=1">Fancy building your own festive centrepiece trifle? 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Meal maths: centrepiece trifles

By Asda Good Living,12th November 2020

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