Description
A visually stunning layered dessert combining creamy custard, fluffy cake, fresh fruits, and whipped cream—perfect for any celebration or gathering.
Ingredients
Pound cake or sponge cake (cubed)
Vanilla custard (chilled)
Fresh mixed berries
Whipped cream
Fruit preserves or jam (optional)
Instructions
1. Cube your cake and place a layer at the base of a trifle bowl.
2. Spread a thin layer of fruit preserves over the cake.
3. Add a layer of fresh berries or fruit chunks.
4. Pour chilled custard over the fruit and spread evenly.
5. Add a generous layer of whipped cream.
6. Repeat layers until the bowl is full.
7. Finish with whipped cream and garnish.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Customize with seasonal fruits and flavors—pumpkin mousse for fall or mango in summer.
Use coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free version.
Make it Caramel with vanilla-soaked cake for adults.
Perfect when made a day in advance for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered/Chilled
- Cuisine: American/British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: trifle, layered dessert, berries, whipped cream, custard, pound cake