Hands up Trifle lovers! This matcha version of the traditional dessert tastes as good as it looks and is guaranteed to be the star of your holiday spread.
Matcha Trifle
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Servings
6-8
Layers of creamy, vibrant matcha goodness meet festive flavours in this crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
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Cake layer
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400g sponge cake, cut into cubes
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Chia Cherry Jam Layer
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For 250g fresh or frozen cherries
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
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Custard Layer
- 1000ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 3 tbsp custard powder
- 2 tbsp sugar or sweetener of choice
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Matcha Whipped Cream Layer
- 500ml heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream for vegan)
- 1 tsp OMG Matcha Tea Powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar or sweetener
Directions
In a saucepan, cook cherries over medium heat until soft and juicy (about 5 minutes).
- Mash slightly, stir in chia seeds, and sweeten with maple syrup if desired.
- Let it cool and thicken for 10-15 minutes. Heat milk in a saucepan until warm. In a small bowl, mix custard powder and sugar with a little cold milk to make a paste.
- Stir the paste into the warm milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Let it cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add matcha powder and powdered sugar, and whip until fully combined. In a classic trifle dish, layer the sponge cubes as the base.
- Spread the chia cherry jam evenly over the sponge. Pour the cooled custard over the jam layer and smooth it out. Spread the matcha whipped cream on top of the custard layer.
- Dust the top with a light sprinkle of OMG Matcha Tea Powder. Garnish with physalis fruits for a bright and elegant finish. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours to set the layers before serving. Enjoy the perfect blend of fruity, creamy, and earthy matcha flavors!
Recipe Note
Bettina's Kitchen
Bettina is a self-taught chef and matcha lover whose speciality is plant-based and free-from recipe development for brands, the hospitality industry and within food development.
She has written three cookbooks Happy Food, 7 Day Vegan Challenge and Celebrate – Plant-based recipes for every occasion.
Bettina also runs health & wellness retreats and a Retreat Chef Academy. She is passionate about food that makes you feel good, that is grown within the seasons, and nurtured by people that care.
