summer fête sweets

Jam jar trifles

If you’re not much of a baker or just short on time, this recipe could save the day. It’s essentially an assembly of shop-bought ingredients, but you can make the sponge yourself if you like. Cut an extra corner and buy ready-made icing – either way, the results look pretty and taste great.

MAKES 6 PREP 30 mins NO COOK EASY V

1 tbsp custard powder
500g icing sugar
250g butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp milk
500g strawberries
2 tbsp elderflower cordial
300g shop-bought madeira sponge

You’ll also need

6 x 400ml jam jars

Beat the custard powder, icing sugar, butter, vanilla and 1 tbsp milk together in a stand mixer until smooth and creamy, or do this in a large bowl using an electric whisk. Add a little more milk to loosen, if needed. Transfer the icing to a piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped nozzle and set aside.