Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful Summer Berry Trifle. This no-bake dessert features layers of luscious strawberries, raspberries, and cherries combined with creamy custard and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a sunny afternoon treat, this trifle is as beautiful as it is delicious. With its easy assembly and customizable ingredients, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that adds a touch of elegance to any gathering. Dive into this refreshing dessert and enjoy the taste of summer all year round!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g strawberries
- 300g raspberries
- 300g cherries
- 250g Madeira cake
- 500g Cornish custard
- 300ml double cream
- Icing sugar (for berries)
- Strawberry jam (for cake layer)
- Optional: raspberry or berry liqueur
Instructions
- Prepare the Berries: Hull and slice strawberries; mix with icing sugar. Add raspberries (lightly squashed) and quartered cherries.
- Make Cake Layer: Slice Madeira cake, spread with strawberry jam, then cube the sandwiches.
- Assemble Trifle: Layer cake cubes in a trifle bowl, sprinkle with liqueur if using, and spoon the berry mixture on top.
- Add Custard: Pour custard over the berries, filling gaps gently.
- Top with Cream: Whip double cream to soft peaks and spoon over custard.
- Garnish: Just before serving, add extra berries on top for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg