Description
This Raspberry Trifle is a vibrant, layered dessert of fresh raspberries, fluffy whipped cream, and soft cake cubes soaked in berry flavor. It’s quick to prepare, visually stunning, and perfect for holidays or casual entertaining. Best served chilled, it becomes more flavorful the longer it sits—making it a fantastic make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh raspberries
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
1⁄3 cup raspberry jam or compote (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the pound cake or sponge cake into even, bite-sized cubes.
2. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently rinse and dry the raspberries completely.
4. In a trifle dish or glass bowl, begin layering: start with raspberries, then whipped cream, followed by cake cubes.
5. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with a layer of whipped cream and a few fresh raspberries on top.
6. Optionally, spread a layer of raspberry jam or compote between the cake and raspberry layers.
7. Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, or overnight for best results.
8. Serve chilled and garnish with mint or powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
Keep raspberries completely dry to avoid watery layers.
Whip the cream just before assembling or stabilize it with mascarpone for longer hold.
Best enjoyed within 48 hours of assembly for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: raspberry trifle, berry dessert, summer trifle, layered dessert, whipped cream dessert