Here’s a simple and delicious Fruit Trifle recipe — a beautiful layered dessert made with cake, custard, fruits, and cream. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home!
🍓 Homemade Fruit Trifle Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Base:
- 1 small sponge cake or vanilla cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 2–3 tablespoons fruit juice or sugar syrup (optional, for soaking)
For the Custard:
- 2 cups (500 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons custard powder (vanilla flavor)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Fruits (chopped or sliced):
- 1 banana
- 1 apple
- 1 cup strawberries or grapes
- 1 kiwi or mango
(You can use any fresh seasonal fruits or even canned fruit cocktail)
For the Cream Layer:
- 1 cup whipped cream or fresh cream (chilled)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- A few drops vanilla extract (optional)
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
- Jelly cubes
- Grated chocolate or sprinkles
🍰 Instructions:
1. Make the Custard:
- Mix custard powder with ¼ cup of cold milk to make a smooth slurry.
- Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan.
- Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
- Slowly pour in the custard slurry while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes on low heat until the custard thickens.
- Let it cool completely before layering.
2. Prepare the Cake Base:
- Cut the sponge cake into cubes or slices.
- Place them at the bottom of a glass bowl or individual serving glasses.
- Lightly drizzle with fruit juice or sugar syrup if the cake is dry.
3. Add Fruit Layer:
- Add a generous layer of chopped fresh fruits over the cake.
4. Add Custard:
- Pour a layer of cooled custard over the fruits and spread evenly.
5. Add Whipped Cream:
- Top with whipped cream. You can sweeten it slightly if you prefer.
6. Garnish:
- Decorate with fruits, nuts, jelly, or chocolate as desired.
7. Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours before serving for best taste.
🍴 Tips:
- Use transparent glasses or bowls to show off the beautiful layers.
- You can make it a day ahead — it tastes even better chilled overnight.
- Try using flavored custards (like mango or chocolate) for a twist.
Would you like a recipe for jelly to add in the trifle? Or a completely eggless version of all the layers?