Description
A classic British dessert featuring layers of sponge cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sponge cake or ladyfingers
- 1 cup sherry or fruit juice
- 2 cups custard (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 banana, sliced
- Chopped nuts or chocolate shavings (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the sponge cake or ladyfingers into slices and layer them at the bottom of a large trifle dish.
- Drizzle the sherry or fruit juice over the cake layers, allowing them to soak up the flavors.
- Spread a layer of custard over the soaked cake, ensuring even coverage for a creamy consistency.
- Add a layer of mixed berries and sliced banana on top of the custard.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of custard on top.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it over the trifle.
- Garnish with chopped nuts or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, refrigerate overnight. Can be customized with different fruits or flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg