Description
Sweet layers of creamy mini trifles dance with luscious textures and rich flavors, promising a delightful dessert experience. Guests will savor each spoonful of these elegant little treats that blend classic ingredients into a memorable culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
- 2 cups (480 ml) custard or vanilla pudding
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh fruit
Cream and Topping:
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream or whipped topping
- Additional whipped cream (for garnish)
Flavor Enhancers and Garnishes:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fruit preserves or jam (optional)
- Fresh fruit (for garnish)
- Shaved chocolate, nuts, or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Transform the cake into delicate, uniform cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for consistent texture and presentation.
- Gently heat the fruit preserves or jam in a small saucepan or microwave, stirring occasionally to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency that will easily cascade over the cake pieces.
- Artfully arrange the cake cubes at the base of individual serving glasses or dessert cups, creating a solid foundation for the layered treat.
- Drizzle the warmed preserves evenly across the cake cubes, allowing the liquid to seep into the small spaces and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully spoon or pipe the creamy custard or pudding over the preserved cake layer, maintaining a gentle touch to preserve the delicate structure.
- Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of the custard, creating a light and airy crown for the mini trifles.
- Garnish with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of crushed nuts to provide a decorative and textural contrast to the smooth layers beneath.
- Chill the assembled trifles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Choose a dense cake like pound cake or sponge cake for better structural integrity in your mini trifles.
- Warm fruit preserves gently in the microwave or on stovetop to create a smooth, easy-to-drizzle consistency without burning.
- Cut cake pieces uniformly to ensure each trifle looks neat and layers stack evenly in individual serving glasses.
- Chill trifles for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and set properly, creating a more cohesive dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg