This vegan trifle recipe is a great treat for your Christmas day tea or for any special meal. As a variation, try adding sliced banana or a tin of mixed fruit to the jelly layer.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 200g (8 oz.) vegan ginger biscuits
• 1 packet vegan jelly crystals
• 1 pint (568ml) thick custard made with soya milk
• 1 carton (250ml) soya cream
• Concentrated apple juice
• Toppings, such as hundreds-and-thousands, grated chocolate etc. (check that your cake decorations are vegan and don’t include shellac or beeswax)

Method

1. Break the biscuits into pieces and put in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Make the jelly, pour it over the biscuits and allow to set.
2. Make the custard and pour over the jelly layer. Again, allow to set.
3. To make the topping, put a little soya cream in a cup and add half a teaspoon of concentrated apple juice. Whip the cream and you should find that it forms peaks, like real whipped cream. If you find this doesn’t work, try adding a bit of lemon juice and a bit of sugar. When you have whipped all the cream, spread it over the top of the trifle. Add your chosen toppings just before serving.