Berry-Licious English Trifle: A Decadent Layered Dessert Sensation
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.
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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.
Ingredients
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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