A trifle is a layered dessert, popular in England, that’s super easy to put together even without a recipe. You can make one large one or individual ones depending on how many people you’re serving but the components typically include cubes of cake, a creamy layer such as pastry cream, lemon curd, or vanilla pudding, whipped cream, a splash of booze, and some sweetened fruit.
Ingredients
- Strawberries, washed and dried
- Sugar
- Angel Food Cake, cubed
- Fresh Strawberry Sauce
- Vanilla Pastry Cream or Lemon Curd
- Sweetened whipped cream, soft peaks
- Strawberry Liqueur (optional)
Preparation
- Stem and cut strawberries in half or quarters depending on size, reserving a few for garnish. Sprinkle strawberries with sugar, add a splash of strawberry liqueur if using, and toss gently to coat.
- Lighten the pastry cream or lemon curd by gently folding in some whipped cream.
- When ready to assemble, layer dessert components (sauce, cake, pastry cream, strawberries, whipped cream) into a trifle bowl or individual glass cups, ending with strawberries and topping with whipped cream. Garnish with reserved strawberries and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two hours.
