That we can't call trifle as "the Boss" doesn't like trifle!
1 Chocolate sponge
4 eggs separated
250gm creme fraiche
250ml cream
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon muscavado sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
selection of berries - I used 1 large bottle of home preserved blackberries, and about 400gms frozen mixed berries
thaw the frozen berries, and drain the blackberries, and keep all the juices
300ml cream
Beat the egg yolks, creme fraiche, sugar and vanilla until thick and creamy. I just used a wooden spoon.
Whip egg whites till they form soft peaks, and fold into egg yolk mixture.
Rip up sponge and place some in the bottom of the bowl. Glass is good as you can see the layers. Spoon most of the berries on, then spread the egg mixture on. Top with the remaining berries, then remaining sponge.
Just before serving whip the cream and cover the cake, sprinkle with whatever topping you want, chocolate curls, sifted cocoa, extra fresh berries . . .
Make sure you use really fresh eggs as they are not cooked. And make ahead of time to allow the berries to soften the bottom layer, but it is nice if the top layer of cake is not soggy, so if you can, leave creaming until the last minute.
Serve with unsweetened thickened berry juice, just adds a bit of tartness thats nice, but up to incividual taste.
"The Boss" loved it!!!
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