Trifle

🍓 Classic English Trifle

🍽 Serves: 10–12

⏱ Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chill Time: 4+ hours (or overnight)

🧄 Ingredients

For the Layers:

• 1 pound cake or sponge cake (store-bought or homemade), cubed

• ½ cup sherry or fruit juice (optional, to soak the cake)

• 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix or custard mix

• 2 cups cold milk (for pudding or custard)

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

• 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (for whipped cream)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

• Jam or preserves (e.g., raspberry or strawberry)

• Custard made from scratch

• Sliced bananas or peaches

• Crushed meringue or ladyfingers

🥄 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake

• Cut the cake into cubes.

• Optional: Drizzle sherry or fruit juice over cake cubes for added flavor and moisture.

2. Make the Custard or Pudding

• Whisk pudding mix with milk according to package instructions. Chill until thickened.

• If using homemade custard, make sure it’s cooled before layering.

3. Whip the Cream

• In a cold mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

4. Assemble the Trifle

Use a trifle dish or clear glass bowl:

1. Layer 1: Cake cubes

2. Layer 2: Spoonful of jam (optional)

3. Layer 3: Berries

4. Layer 4: Custard or pudding

5. Layer 5: Whipped cream

• Repeat layers until you reach the top. Finish with whipped cream and decorate with extra berries or crushed meringue.

5. Chill

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.

🔁 Variations

• Chocolate Trifle: Use chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and crushed Oreos.

• Tropical Trifle: Use pound cake, pineapple, mango, and coconut whipped cream.

• Mini Trifles: Assemble in mason jars or cups for individual servings.