Indulge in the fruity goodness of this luscious Raspberry Trifle. Layers of sponge cake, creamy vanilla custard, fresh raspberries, and whipped cream come together to create a delectable dessert that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 package of sponge cake or ladyfingers
- 2 cups of fresh raspberries
- 1 package of vanilla custard mix
- 2 cups of whipped cream
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- Prepare the vanilla custard according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves to create a simple syrup.
- Slice the sponge cake into thin slices and place a layer at the bottom of a trifle dish.
- Drizzle the sponge cake with the simple syrup to moisten it.
- Top the cake with a layer of raspberries.
- Pour half of the cooled custard over the raspberries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, raspberries, and custard.
- Finish with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with additional raspberries before serving.
Interesting Facts
Trifles originated in England in the 16th century and were traditionally made with leftover cake and wine.
Raspberry Trifle is a popular dessert for summer gatherings and holidays.
You can customize this trifle with different fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a refreshing twist.