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A clear, close-up image of a layered fruit trifle in a glass bowl, showing cubes of cake, fresh slices of strawberries, mango, orange segments, and kiwi, topped with generous swirls of white whipped cream and a garnish of pecans and blueberries.

Fruit Trifle

A refreshing and colorful layered dessert made with cake, custard, fresh fruits, and whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you want a light and fruity treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Trifle Ingredients
  • 1 pound cake or sponge cake cut into cubes
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups fresh mango diced
  • 2 cups fresh kiwi sliced
  • 3 cups vanilla custard
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine strawberries with lemon juice and sugar. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  2. Prepare all fruits and set them in separate bowls.
  3. In a large trifle dish, start with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom.
  4. Add a layer of vanilla custard, spreading it evenly.
  5. Add a mixture of fruits: strawberries, blueberries, mango, and kiwi.
  6. Add a layer of whipped cream over the fruits.
  7. Repeat layers: cake, custard, mixed fruits, and whipped cream until all ingredients are used.
  8. Finish with a generous layer of whipped cream on top.
  9. Decorate with extra fruit and fresh mint leaves.
  10. Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.