37 fresh fruit trifle Recipes

trifle may be a holiday tradition for many families, but it is more about the tradition than the flavor of the thing. most trifles are a gloppy mass of soggy cake, grainy custard, watery fruit, and strong booze. we love the flavors, but wanted something better than that. starting with a classic southern rendition of trifle called tipsy squire, we set out to make a trifle that tasted as good as it looked. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, stale sponge cake works better than fresh because it absorbs the liquid without turning mushy. allow the cake to sit unwrapped overnight on the counter or expedite the process by baking the cake at 200 degrees for three hours., make a quick and light custard stabilized with cornstarch., use jam , not fresh fruit, for a deep fruit flavor without a watery texture., top the trifle with small almond macaroons for their flavor and crisp texture.

jelly roll, sliced into 1/2 slices, glugs sherry, rasberry or strawberry gelatin, fresh strawberries or rasberries, instant vanilla pudding, cream or cool whip, i have not included specific amounts for the cake and fruit, because it depends on the size of the bowl you are using. if your bowl is large you will likely use at least 1 jelly roll and about 4 cups of fruit.

pineapple, roughly chopped, bananas, thickly sliced, mango slices in syrup, drained and syrup reserved, passion fruits, halved, plain sponge cake, roughly chopped, dark rum (optional), coconut cream, fresh custard, greek yogurt, double cream, dark muscovado sugar

rolled oats, chopped nuts (i use almonds), oat bran, flax seed, salted sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, vegetable oil, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, honey, vanilla, dried fruit (i use craisins), greek vanilla yogurt , to taste, fresh berries , to taste

cold milk, vanilla instant pudding mix, prepared angel food cake (approx 8-inch diameter), pineapple tidbits, drained, sliced pears, drained, strawberry, sliced, kiwi fruits, peeled, halved and thinly sliced, fresh blueberries

cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use whipped cream), sour cream, angel food cake, cream cheese flavor instant pudding mix (or use vanilla pudding mix), kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced, fresh strawberries, sliced, bananas, sliced, crushed pineapple (drained, can use 1 can, i use two!)

ladyfingers, sherry or orange liqueur, raspberry all fruit spread or preserves, instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, heavy whipping cream, almonds , available on baking aisle, fresh raspberries

only 9 inch round sponge cake, seedless raspberry jam, sherry wine, canned mixed fruit, drained or fresh mixed fruit, of your choice, whole milk , homogenized, cornstarch, heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, red maraschino cherry, almonds, blanched and lightly toasted

sour cream, angel food cake (i have also used 1 lb cake), vanilla instant pudding mix, milk, kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced, fresh strawberries, sliced, bananas, peeled and sliced, crushed pineapple, drained (save juice to soak bananas), fresh mint (optional)

whipping cream (or more !), sherry wine (or more !), fruit cocktail, drained, bananas, sliced, fresh strawberries or 2 cups frozen strawberries (pureed, leaving 6-8 whole for garnish), sponge cake, cut into cubes (see recipe below or use store bought sponge or flan cake ), eggs, separated, lemon juice, sugar, flour, butter, melted, salt

pears, fresh raspberries, passion fruit, dry sherry, butter, castor sugar, self-rising flour, eggs slightly whisked, eggs, salt, nutmeg, whipping cream, whipping cream, roasted almonds

vanilla pudding mix (not instant, the type you cook ), heavy whipping cream, dark rum, angel food cake, whipping cream, sugar, raspberries, fruit (strawberries, fresh peach or mango when in season), raspberry preserves

cubed honeydew melon, sliced fresh strawberries, strawberry all-fruit spread, fat-free cream cheese, softened, sugar, fat-free sour cream, shaped angel food cake (10-1/2 oz), cubed, grated semisweet chocolate

victoria sponge cake, sliced, raspberry jam, cream sherry, drambuie (can substitute brandy), eye custard or 1 (3 oz) package jell-o custard or 1 (3 oz) package egg custard or 1 (3 oz) package vegetarian egg custard, raspberries, bananas, thinly sliced (optional), double cream, caster sugar, toasted almond, to garnish, fresh soft fruit slices, to garnish, milk, double cream, egg yolks, caster sugar, drops vanilla essence

fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie mix (that makes four servings), evaporated skim milk, vanilla, fresh raspberries, sugar, fat-free lb cake (1/3-inch slices), fruit preserves , of choice, grand marnier, cocoa powder , optional