Get ready to experience a dessert that's not just a treat, but a spectacular symphony of flavors and textures! This Fruit Trifle is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that transforms simple ingredients into a jaw-dropping dessert that looks like it came straight from a professional pastry chef's kitchen. With layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh seasonal fruits, delicate ladyfingers, and billowy whipped cream, this dessert is guaranteed to be the star of any gathering, from casual family dinners to elegant dinner parties.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 pound mixed fruit (strawberries, blueberries, bananas)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 package ladyfingers
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pudding by whisking the pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk in a medium bowl. Refrigerate for 5 minutes until the pudding sets and thickens.
- While the pudding is setting, wash and prepare the fresh fruits. Hull and slice strawberries, slice bananas, and ensure blueberries are clean and separated.
- In a clear glass trifle dish or large serving bowl, begin layering the dessert. Start with a layer of ladyfingers at the bottom, creating an even base.
- Spread a generous layer of the prepared vanilla pudding over the ladyfingers, ensuring even coverage.
- Add a layer of mixed fresh fruits, distributing strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices evenly across the pudding layer.
- Top the fruit layer with a generous dollop of whipped cream, spreading it smoothly to cover the fruits.
- Repeat the layering process: ladyfingers, pudding, fruits, and whipped cream until you reach the top of the dish.
- For the final top layer, garnish with additional fresh fruits and a light sprinkle of whipped cream.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to chill thoroughly.
- Serve cold and enjoy the delightful layers of creamy pudding, fresh fruits, and soft ladyfingers.
Tips
- Choose ripe, fresh fruits for the most vibrant flavor and color.
- Chill your ingredients beforehand to help the trifle set faster and maintain its structure.
- Use a clear glass dish to showcase the beautiful layers of your dessert.
- For best results, let the trifle sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite fruits or swap out ladyfingers for pound cake.
- Use instant pudding mix for a quick preparation, but homemade pudding can elevate the dessert even more.
- Don't overwork the whipped cream - soft peaks provide the best texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
