Fructose Free Trifle
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8 servings
For the base
- 1 package (7 oz) egg-free ladyfingers or sponge fingers
- ⅓ cup dry sherry juice or orange juice
Ingredient noteSweet, rice, and fortified wines carry residual sugar including fructose that a low fructose diet limits (the alcohol itself is not the issue); the small splash used here keeps the fructose load low, so it is likely Low Fructose. If you prefer to always avoid sherry wine, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For the fruit layer
- 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Ingredient notesFruit jam concentrates the fruit's fructose, which a low fructose diet limits; the small amount used here keeps the fructose load low, so it is likely Low Fructose. If you prefer to always avoid strawberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
A low fructose diet limits fruit portions because fructose adds up across servings; the small amount of berries used here keeps the fructose load low, so it is likely Low Fructose. If you prefer to always avoid raspberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp strawberry or raspberry jam
Ingredient noteFruit jam concentrates the fruit's fructose, which a low fructose diet limits; the small amount used here keeps the fructose load low, so it is likely Low Fructose. If you prefer to always avoid strawberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For the custard
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
For the whipped cream
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
For serving
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries or strawberry slices (optional)
Ingredient notesA low fructose diet limits fruit portions because fructose adds up across servings; the small amount of berries used here keeps the fructose load low, so it is likely Low Fructose. If you prefer to always avoid raspberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Fruit jam concentrates the fruit's fructose, which a low fructose diet limits; the small amount used here keeps the fructose load low, so it is likely Low Fructose. If you prefer to always avoid strawberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Make the custard: Whisk the cornstarch, granulated sugar, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth with no dry lumps remaining.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil — about 7–9 minutes. Once it reaches a boil, continue whisking for 1 full minute until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through leaves a clean line.
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