Description
A delightful layered dessert featuring sponge cake, rich custard, fresh fruits, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sponge cake (day-old)
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups fresh fruit (berries, bananas, or peaches)
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the sponge cake until golden brown and fluffy.
- Whisk together milk, sugar, and egg yolks over gentle heat until the custard thickens.
- Layer sponge cake, custard, fresh fruits, and whipped cream in a large glass bowl.
- Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with mint and serve.
Notes
Use cold whipped cream and custard for better structure. Day-old cake is preferred to absorb juices without getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg