A few hours. Line a trifle bowl or individual bowls with the cake and splash over the liqueur. Slice the jelly over the top. Layer the custard on top. Whip the cream and pipe or swirl over the top.

This easy trifle recipe uses ready-made custard and cake, leaving you time to make some homemade jelly, with optional fruity liqueur. Boosting the whipped cream with mascarpone isn't traditional ...