Description

These festive mini trifles combine layers of cake, cream, custard, and berries for an easy, customizable holiday dessert. Perfect for Christmas parties, they’re simple to assemble and make a beautiful individual treat.

Ingredients

sponge cake cubes (2 cups)

whipped cream (2 cups)

vanilla custard or pudding (1.5 cups)

mixed red berries (2 cups)

crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings for topping

fruit syrup or liqueur for drizzling (optional)

mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut cake into bite-sized cubes and drizzle lightly with syrup or liqueur if desired.

2. Place a layer of cake cubes in each cup.

3. Spoon or pipe a layer of custard on top of the cake cubes and smooth gently.

4. Add a layer of mixed berries over the custard.

5. Repeat layers of cake, custard, and berries until cups are nearly full.

6. Finish with a swirl of whipped cream using a piping bag or spoon.

7. Sprinkle toppings like crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings and garnish with mint if using.

8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving and cover if made ahead.

9. Add final whipped cream decoration just before serving to keep it fresh.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: assembling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini trifle
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 150
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 50

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