Can I whisk trifle custard?

spendaholic

Quick quest that'll no doubt be moved to a different thread once the original, immediate question has been answered, but ...

I forget, when I make trifle from scratch, that proper jelly in a box doesn't set as quickly as the quick gel that comes with a Birds trifle kit. I also use blancmange rather than custard because of the extra flavours.

If I go out tonight and come back to a blancmange set in the shape of the Pyrex jug it's currently in, can I whisk it or warm it through in the microwave so it can be poured on the jelly when it's set?

I always forget and end up doing the custard/blancmange far too soon.

Thanks in advance.

Ticklemouse

Even when my mum makes really thick custard for her trifles, she always whisked hers before putting it on the trifle. Can't see why blancmange would be different, so I would say yes, give it a go.

madmum33

I nearly always make my custard too thick for trifle, and whisk it to loosen it up. A few lumps don't hurt once it's mixed with jelly and cream.

I only make trifle at Christmas now because I can't resist eating it for breakfast!

spendaholic

Thanks, both, for taking the trouble to reply. I just got in from a night out and, sure enough, the blancmange/custard was set to the shape of the Pyrex jug it's in. I've whisked it, though, and tipped it onto the jelly, and it looks great. Can't wait till tomorrow ... um, later today ... to try it.

catznine

So glad you saved the custard! You have started something now, I feel a need to make a trifle!

spendaholic

catznine: Trifle is so moreish, and there's so much you can do with it. I can't resist it. There's only me but a whole trifle only lasts a day or so. I don't like sherry or chocolate trifle, but the rest - yum.

spendaholic

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