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Easy Trifle Recipes

Trifles are the ultimate crowd-pleasing desserts, combining layers of cake, creamy fillings, and fresh fruit in a visually stunning presentation.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Layers
  • - 1 prepared cake pound cake, sponge cake, or brownies, cut into cubes
  • - 2 cups fresh fruit strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or bananas
  • - 2 cups pudding or custard vanilla, chocolate, or lemon
  • - 1 8 oz container whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
  • - Optional: crushed cookies or nuts for topping

Equipment

  • - Large trifle dish or individual serving cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Cake**
  2. Cut your chosen cake into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
  3. **Mix the Filling**
  4. Prepare your pudding or custard according to package directions or use pre-made options.
  5. **Assemble the Trifle**
  6. - Start by layering cake cubes at the bottom of the dish.
  7. - Add a layer of pudding or custard over the cake.
  8. - Top with a layer of fruit.
  9. - Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with a whipped topping layer.
  10. **Garnish**
  11. Sprinkle crushed cookies, nuts, or drizzle chocolate syrup on top for added texture and flavor.
  12. **Chill**
  13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.