Simple Fruit Custard Trifle
A quick and easy layered dessert made with soft cake, creamy custard, whipped cream, and fruit. Perfect whenever you need a simple dessert in a hurry.
- 5 ingredients
This recipe was a family favorite for celebrations because it could be assembled quickly with simple ingredients while still looking festive and delicious.
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Simple Fruit Custard Trifle
A quick and easy layered dessert made with soft cake, creamy custard, whipped cream, and fruit. Perfect whenever you need a simple dessert in a hurry.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the cupcakes or butter cake into halves and arrange them in a serving dish. If there are any gaps between the cake pieces, fill them with leftover cake scraps or digestive biscuits. This creates an even base and helps absorb the custard and fruit syrup.
- Using a toothpick or barbecue skewer, poke small holes all over the cake. This helps the cake absorb more flavor. Then pour some of the syrup from the mixed fruit tin evenly over the cake pieces, allowing them to soak up the liquid.
- Prepare the custard according to the package instructions (instant Foster Clark's custard was used here). While the custard is still warm, pour it evenly over the soaked cake layer.
- Whip the whipping cream with a little icing sugar until light and fluffy. Spread it evenly over the custard layer, then decorate the cream as desired using a spoon, spatula, or piping bag.
- Drain the mixed fruit and scatter it evenly over the whipped cream. Chill before serving if desired, or enjoy immediately.
Ubee's tips & notes
- A butter cake works best for complementing the taste.
- Pour the custard while it is still warm so it settles nicely around the cake.
