Description
Layers of creamy vanilla custard and fresh berries dance in these delightful mini trifles, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Rich English tradition meets modern dessert elegance, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fluid ounces) custard or vanilla pudding
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams / 8 ounces) fresh fruit (e.g., berries, diced peaches, or bananas)
Cream and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fluid ounces) whipped cream or whipped topping
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) fruit preserves or jam (optional, for extra flavor)
Garnish:
- Additional whipped cream
- Fresh fruit
- Shaved chocolate, nuts, or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cake into small, uniform cubes to ensure consistent texture and easy layering in individual serving glasses.
- Gently heat the fruit preserves or jam in a microwave or small saucepan, stirring occasionally to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Arrange a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of each serving glass, creating a sturdy foundation for the trifle.
- Drizzle the warmed preserves evenly over the cake layer, allowing the liquid to slightly soak into the cake pieces and enhance their flavor.
- Carefully spoon a generous layer of whipped cream over the preserved cake, spreading it smoothly to create a light and airy texture.
- Sprinkle fresh or thawed berries across the cream layer, distributing them evenly to ensure each spoonful has a burst of fruity flavor.
- Repeat the layering process with additional cake cubes, preserves, whipped cream, and berries until the glasses are nearly full.
- Finish the trifles with a final dollop of whipped cream and a decorative garnish of berries or a light dusting of chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate the mini trifles for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
Notes
- Gently slice the cake into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even layering and a neat presentation in each mini trifle.
- Warm fruit preserves or jam briefly in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring occasionally, to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency that easily coats the cake layers.
- Experiment with different cake flavors like chocolate, vanilla, or lemon to create unique and personalized mini trifle combinations that suit your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped cream with Greek yogurt or a low-fat whipped topping to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg