Christmas Berry Trifle
Celebrate the holiday season with this stunning Christmas Berry Trifle—a showstopping dessert that's as festive as it is delicious! Layers of fluffy sponge cake soaked in a fragrant orange-vanilla syrup are complemented by velvety vanilla custard, juicy macerated mixed berries, and cloud-like whipped cream. This no-bake dessert is not only quick to prepare (just 20 minutes of prep!) but also perfect for feeding a crowd with its eight generous servings. Garnished with fresh berries and optional mint leaves, this trifle is a visual and flavorful centerpiece for your Christmas table. Ideal for entertaining, it can be made ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully. Whether served in a large trifle dish or individual dessert glasses, this Christmas Berry Trifle is a celebration of vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and holiday cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Sponge cake
- 450 grams Mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 500 ml Vanilla custard
- 300 ml Whipping cream
- 20 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 100 ml Orange juice
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Wash and prepare your mixed berries. Hull and slice the strawberries if they're large, leaving the smaller berries whole. Combine the berries in a bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
2. Cut the sponge cake into cubes (approximately 2-3 cm in size). Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix the orange juice and vanilla extract. Use this as the soaking liquid for the sponge cake.
4. In another bowl, whip the whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip. Set aside.
5. Assemble the trifle in a large glass trifle dish or individual dessert glasses. Start with a layer of sponge cake cubes, lightly drizzling each layer with the orange juice mixture to moisten the cake.
6. Add a layer of vanilla custard over the cake, spreading it evenly.
7. Add a layer of macerated berries on top of the custard, ensuring an even distribution of color and texture.
8. Repeat the layers (sponge, custard, berries) until you've reached the top of your dish, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
9. Garnish the top of the trifle with additional fresh berries and mint leaves, if desired.
10. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.8 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1050 mg | 350% | |
| Sodium | 2179 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.6 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 875 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
