English Trifle Recipe

Name: English Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cake 8 or 9 inch white, layers, baked and cooled; 2 pints strawberries fresh; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 pint fresh blueberries; 2 bananas; 1/4 cup orange juice; 3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix or homemade pudding; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup slivered almonds blanched, toasted; 12 maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

2 cake 8 or 9 inch white, layers, baked and cooled
2 pints strawberries fresh
1/4 cup white sugar
1 pint fresh blueberries
2 bananas
1/4 cup orange juice
3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix or homemade pudding
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup slivered almonds blanched, toasted
12 maraschino cherries

1
Slice strawberries and sprinkle them with sugar. Cut the bananas into slices and toss with orange juice.
2
Combine pudding mix with milk and mix until smooth. Cut the cake into 1 inch cubes.
3
Use half of the cake cubes to line the bottom of a large glass bowl. Layer half of the strawberries followed by half of the blueberries, and then half of the bananas. Spread half of the pudding over the fruit. Repeat layers in the same order.
4
In a medium bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks and spread over top of trifle. Garnish with maraschino cherries and slivered almonds.
5
Enjoy! There is lots of room for substitutions in this recipe. Trade strawberries for raspberries or pudding for more authentic custard, add more cherries and almonds. It is wonderful, easy and impressive.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cake 8 or 9 inch white, layers, baked and cooled, 2 pints strawberries fresh, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 pint fresh blueberries, and more.

Yes, English Trifle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

English Trifle

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