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Can I whisk trifle custard?

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spendaholic
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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.
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  • Ticklemouse
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    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
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    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
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    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.
    spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets
  • catznine
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    So glad you saved the custard! You have started something now, I feel a need to make a trifle! :D
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  • spendaholic
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    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.
    spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets
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    spendy/she/her ***DEBT-FREE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2022!*** Highest debt: £35k (2006) MY WINS: £3,541 CASH; £149 Specsavers voucher; free eye test; goody bag from Scottish Book Trust; tickets to Grand Designs Live; 2-year access to Feel Amazing App (worth £100); Home Improvement & Renovation Show tickets; £50 to spend on chocolate; Harlem Globetrotters tickets; Jesus Christ Superstar tickets + 2 t-shirts; Guardians of the Galaxy goody bag; Birmingham City v Barnsley FC tickets; Marillion tickets; Dancing on Ice tickets; Barnsley FC v Millwall tickets
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