Description
Mini trifles are elegant, individually portioned layered desserts featuring cake, cream, fruit, and more. They’re easy to assemble, visually stunning, and perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cake (pound cake, sponge cake, or brownies—store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Whipped cream or mascarpone whipped cream
- Vanilla or chocolate pudding, custard, or pastry cream
- Jam or fruit compote (optional)
- Shaved chocolate (optional topping)
- Crushed cookies or biscotti (optional topping)
- Chopped nuts (optional topping)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional topping)
- Mint leaves (optional topping)
Instructions
- Prepare your cake and fillings in advance. Cut the cake into cubes or rounds to fit your serving glasses or jars.
- Wash and prep your fruits, slicing larger berries as needed.
- If making homemade whipped cream, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Select clear glasses, jars, or dessert cups for presentation.
- Start by layering cake at the bottom of each cup.
- Add a layer of custard or pudding, then a layer of fruit.
- Spoon in whipped cream or mascarpone cream.
- Repeat layers until the cup is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with toppings like chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, or mint leaves.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use dry or firm cake to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble close to serving time for best texture.
- Can be made gluten-free or vegan with suitable substitutions.
- Chill for at least an hour to let layers set and flavors combine.
- Do not freeze as texture may degrade.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini trifle
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
