Description
This Creamy Fruit Custard Trifle is a beautiful layered dessert featuring soft sponge cake, luscious vanilla custard, fresh fruits, and whipped cream. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a stunning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cake or sponge cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups vanilla custard (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, grapes, pineapple, blueberries)
- 1/4 cup fruit jam or preserves (optional, for layering)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for whipped cream, optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare vanilla custard if making from scratch and allow it to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes on the bottom.
- Spoon a layer of custard over the cake, followed by a layer of mixed fruits.
- Repeat layers with remaining cake, custard, and fruit. Add dollops of fruit jam if desired.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with extra fresh fruits.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use a variety of colorful fruits for a visually stunning trifle.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add a splash of fruit juice or liqueur to moisten the cake cubes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fruit custard trifle, layered dessert, custard and fruit dessert, party trifle, easy trifle recipe