Description
These delightful Mini Trifles are a perfect no-bake dessert featuring layers of moist pound cake, fresh mixed berries, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. Ideal for summer gatherings or individual servings, this easy-to-make treat combines freshness and indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 store-bought pound cake, cut into small cubes
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 cup vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip the ingredients together using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form, then set aside.
- Prepare Glasses: Select small glasses or jars suitable for serving individual trifles. These will be used for layering the dessert.
- Layer Ingredients: Begin by adding a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom of each glass. Follow this with a spoonful of vanilla pudding, then add a layer of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries). Finally, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the berries.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering the pound cake, vanilla pudding, berries, and whipped cream until the glasses are filled to the top, ending with whipped cream as the final layer.
- Garnish: Garnish the top of each trifle with additional fresh berries and a mint leaf if desired to add a fresh, colorful touch.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled mini trifles for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and texture to set, making for a refreshing and tasty dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute angel food cake or brownies as alternatives to the pound cake base.
- For a flavor twist, replace vanilla pudding with lemon curd or chocolate pudding.
- Mini trifles can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini trifle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
