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A beautiful glass trifle bowl filled with layers of sponge cake, red strawberries, blue berries, and white whipped cream.

Delightful Summer Berry Trifle

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sponge cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 cups chilled vanilla custard
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup orange juice or cream sherry
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Arrange half of the cake cubes in the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl to create an even base layer.
  • Drizzle half of the orange juice or sherry over the cake layer to moisten.
  • Distribute half of the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries evenly over the cake cubes.
  • Spread half of the vanilla custard over the berry layer using a spatula to ensure it reaches the edges of the bowl.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining cake cubes, juice, berries, and custard.
  • In a separate chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spoon the whipped cream over the final custard layer and smooth the surface or create decorative peaks.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the cake to absorb the flavors and the layers to set.
  • Garnish with additional berries and fresh mint leaves immediately before serving.