Name: English Trifle
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 8-inch white cake layers, baked and cooled; 1 package (3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix); 2 cups cold milk; 1 quart fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries); 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Delicious English Trifle: A Classic Layered Dessert

This English trifle is an elegant dessert with white cake, fresh berries, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped cream, layered in a glass bowl for a light and fruity finish.

English Trifle in a glass bowl

Why You’ll Love This Trifle Recipe

Is your sweet tooth craving a showstopper? Imagine a dessert where soft cake, tangy fruits, velvety pudding, and pillowy whipped cream come together in perfect harmony. This trifle offers all that and more—making it the ideal crowd-pleaser for any gathering.

Ingredients for the Perfect English Trifle

2 (8-inch) white cake layers, baked and cooled
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 quart fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

Gather all ingredients and chill the glass bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Prepare the vanilla pudding: whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, then refrigerate.
In a chilled bowl, whip the cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Slice each cake layer into cubes or strips for easy layering.
Assemble the trifle: place a layer of cake cubes at the bottom, top with half of the vanilla pudding, then a layer of mixed berries.
Spread half of the whipped cream over the berries and repeat the cake, pudding, berries, and whipped cream layers.
Garnish the top with extra berries and a sprig of mint for color.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy every bite of this refreshing trifle.

Tips & Variations for Your Trifle

Make it boozy: Brush cake layers with sherry or rum for an adult twist.
Fruit swaps: Substitute berries with diced peaches or tropical fruit.
Chocolate lovers: Add a layer of chocolate ganache or chocolate pudding.
Prep ahead: Assemble the day before and keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 633 kcal | Carbs: 98 g | Fat: 24 g | Protein: 10 g

Ready to Impress?

Bring your own trifle to life with layers of flavor and color—your guests will be talking about this show-stopping trifle.

Recipe credit: AllRecipes English Trifle

English Trifle

This elegant trifle with white cake, berries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream layered in a glass bowl is a deliciously light and fruity dessert.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 14 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: British, English

Calories: 633

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

2 8-inch white cake layers, baked and cooled
1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 quart fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method

Gather all ingredients and chill the glass bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Prepare the vanilla pudding: whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, then refrigerate.
In a chilled bowl, whip the cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Slice each cake layer into cubes or strips for easy layering.
Assemble the trifle: place a layer of cake cubes at the bottom, top with half of the vanilla pudding, then a layer of mixed berries.
Spread half of the whipped cream over the berries and repeat the cake, pudding, berries, and whipped cream layers.
Garnish the top with extra berries and a sprig of mint for color.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy every bite of this refreshing trifle.

Nutrition

Calories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 537mgFiber: 3gSugar: 63g

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