Description
Indulge in the festive joy of this Christmas Trifle, a stunning layered dessert that brings together fluffy sponge cake, creamy custard, and an array of fresh berries. This delightful treat not only serves as a centerpiece for your holiday table but also offers a burst of flavors and textures in every spoonful. Perfect for family gatherings or as a sweet surprise for New Year’s Eve, this trifle is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sponge cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups vanilla custard (prepared from scratch or instant)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup sherry or fruit juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sponge Cake: Bake or purchase your sponge cake. If making from scratch, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and follow your favorite recipe. Once baked, cool completely and cut into cubes.
- Make the Custard: If using instant mix, prepare according to package instructions. For homemade, cook milk with sugar and egg yolks until thickened; allow to cool.
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Sweeten with powdered sugar if desired.
- Assemble Layers: In a glass trifle dish or cups, layer cubed sponge cake at the bottom. Drizzle sherry or fruit juice generously over it. Add a layer of custard followed by fresh berries.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream on top. Garnish with additional berries for color.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg