Pin Recipe A festive, easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of sponge cake, creamy custard, fruit, and whipped cream, perfect for individual servings at holiday gatherings.
I love making these trifle cups during the holidays because they bring a colorful and delicious treat that everyone enjoys without much fuss.
Ingredients
- Sponge Layer: 300 g store-bought pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
- Fruit Layer: 250 g mixed berries (fresh or thawed from frozen), 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Custard Layer: 400 ml ready-made vanilla custard
- Whipped Cream: 250 ml heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Garnish: 2 tablespoons toasted flaked almonds (optional), 2 tablespoons grated dark chocolate (optional), A few whole berries or mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, toss the mixed berries with orange juice and set aside for 5 minutes to macerate.
- Step 2:
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Step 3:
- To assemble, place a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of each serving glass.
- Step 4:
- Spoon a layer of berries (with their juices) over the cake.
- Step 5:
- Add a generous layer of vanilla custard on top of the berries.
- Step 6:
- Repeat layers if your cups are tall, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
- Step 7:
- Garnish each cup with flaked almonds, grated chocolate, and a few whole berries or mint leaves.
- Step 8:
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Pin Recipe This dessert always creates special moments with family and friends gathered around the table during the holidays.
Required Tools
6 small serving glasses or cups, Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or whisk, Spoon
Allergen Information
Contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Nuts (if using almonds). Check labels for gluten, dairy, and nut content if using store-bought cake or custard.
Nutritional Information
Calories 340, Total Fat 16 g, Carbohydrates 45 g, Protein 5 g per serving
Pin Recipe Enjoy these delightful trifle cups as a festive and stress-free dessert option that impresses every time.