Basic Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare pudding or custard according to directions and let cool.
- Mix the fruit with the sherry.
- Cut the cake into 1" chunks and place 1/2 of the chunks in the bottom of a trifle bowl.
- Layer 1/2 of the fruit on top of the cake layer and top with 1/2 the pudding.
- Repeat layering.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh fruit.
- Chill well before serving.
- Variations.
- To make a low fat trifle, use angel food cake, fat-free pudding and low fat whipped cream.
- Strawberry Shortcake Trifle- Yellow or Angel food cake, custard and strawberries.
- Black Forest Trifle- Chocolate cake, raspberries and custard.
- Tropical Trifle- Angel food cake, mixed pineapple, mangoes, papayas, vanilla or lemon pudding. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Apples and cream Trifle- Spice Cake, Apple pie filling and custard.
- Banana Creme Trifle- White or chocolate cake, Sliced Bananas, Custard.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
156
kcal
8% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).