Strawberry Trifle
Category: Desserts | Serves: 4
This delightful strawberry trifle is a perfect combination of soft layers of cake, fresh strawberries, and smooth custard, topped with whipped cream for an indulgent treat. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for a romantic dessert or a special occasion!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 15g |
| Fresh liquid cream | 150g |
| Sponge cake (Pan di Spagna) | 80g |
| Fresh strawberries | 400g |
| Powdered sugar (for whipped cream) | 60g |
| Cornstarch (Maizena) | 25g |
| Vanilla pod | ½ |
| Sugar | 75g |
| Egg yolks | 3 |
| Whole milk | 250ml |
Instructions
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Prepare the strawberries:
Begin by slicing the fresh strawberries into regular wedges. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the juice to create a natural syrup. -
Cube the sponge cake:
Slice the sponge cake into 2 cm cubes and set aside for later use. -
Make the custard:
In a saucepan, combine the milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla pod. Cook over medium heat, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard. Remove from the heat and let cool. -
Whip the cream:
In a separate bowl, whip the fresh cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in a couple of tablespoons of the strawberry syrup to add extra flavor. -
Assemble the trifle:
In individual serving glasses or a large trifle dish, layer the ingredients starting with a base of sponge cake cubes. Follow with a layer of custard, a few strawberry slices with their syrup, and a layer of whipped cream. -
Repeat the layers:
Continue layering the ingredients, repeating the sponge cake, custard, strawberries, and whipped cream until the dish is filled. -
Garnish:
For a beautiful finish, top the trifle with two halved strawberries for decoration. -
Chill and serve:
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled, and enjoy this luscious, creamy dessert with your loved ones!
This Strawberry Trifle is a visually stunning and absolutely delicious treat, perfect for gatherings, or as an indulgent dessert for any special occasion. The balance of sweet strawberries, rich custard, and fluffy whipped cream makes it a crowd-pleaser every time.
