Description
Delightful layers of Raspberry Trifle create a symphony of creamy custard, fresh berries, and light sponge cake. Elegant British dessert promises sweet indulgence that will charm guests with its rich, harmonious flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups raspberries
- 1.5 pounds pound cake
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
Dairy and Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
Sweeteners and Liquid:
- 1.25 cups sugar
- 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a zesty lemon syrup by dissolving sugar in simmering water and infusing with fresh lemon juice, then allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- Gently fold fresh raspberries with raspberry jam, creating a vibrant and glossy fruit mixture that will add intense flavor to the dessert.
- Whip heavy cream with fine sugar until soft, billowy peaks emerge, creating a light and airy texture.
- Delicately slice cake into uniform pieces, then meticulously brush each slice with the cooled lemon syrup, ensuring deep flavor penetration.
- Construct the first architectural layer in the trifle dish by arranging soaked cake pieces as a sturdy foundation.
- Generously spread the raspberry mixture over the cake layer, creating an even and colorful surface.
- Dollop a substantial layer of whipped cream across the fruit, ensuring complete coverage and smooth presentation.
- Repeat the layering process – cake, raspberry mixture, and cream – building height and complexity with each stratum.
- Crown the dessert with a final lavish layer of whipped cream, artfully garnishing with fresh whole raspberries.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for a minimum of 3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly before serving chilled.
Notes
- Soak cake pieces thoroughly in lemon syrup for maximum flavor absorption and moisture.
- Gently fold raspberry jam mixture to maintain whole berry texture and prevent crushing.
- Choose a clear glass trifle dish to showcase beautiful layered colors and textures.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor melding and easier serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg