Description
Festive layers of rich Christmas trifle sparkle with holiday cheer, promising a delightful dessert adventure. Creamy custard, sponge cake, and seasonal fruits create a merry masterpiece you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sponge cake or ladyfingers
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vanilla custard
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whipped cream
Liquid and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sherry or fruit juice (for non-alcoholic version)
Garnish and Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) almonds, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Carefully cut sponge cake or arrange ladyfingers into an even base layer within a trifle bowl or individual serving glasses.
- Generously saturate the cake layer with sherry or fruit juice, ensuring complete moisture absorption.
- Distribute a vibrant layer of mixed berries across the soaked cake foundation.
- Gently cascade vanilla custard over the berry layer, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Apply a luxurious blanket of whipped cream, spreading it delicately to cover the custard completely.
- Repeat the entire layering sequence with remaining ingredients, building a second identical tier.
- Elegantly crown the dessert with a sprinkle of sliced almonds and delicate fresh mint leaves for visual appeal.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours at 40°F, allowing flavors to harmonize and meld together.
- Remove from refrigerator just before serving to maintain optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Choose soft, moist sponge cake or ladyfingers that absorb liquid well without falling apart.
- Opt for fresh, ripe berries at peak season for maximum flavor and vibrant color in the trifle.
- Chill the trifle bowl or glasses beforehand to help layers set quickly and maintain structure.
- For alcohol-free version, replace sherry with orange juice or berry compote to keep rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Assembling & Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg