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Mini Trifle Desserts

Delicious and visually appealing mini trifles layered with sponge cake, creamy custard, and fresh fruits.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Custard
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Layer
  • 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Sponge Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool, then cut into small cubes.
Make Custard
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Let cool before using.
Prepare Whipped Cream
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble Trifles
  1. In small glass cups, layer the sponge cake cubes, custard, mixed berries, and whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the cups are full.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the fruit layer with your favorite seasonal fruits.

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