This fruit trifle is a luxurious layered dessert that combines fresh seasonal fruits, velvety whipped cream, and silky custard in a visually stunning glass bowl. Each layer is designed to balance sweetness, freshness, and creaminess, making it an ideal centerpiece for parties, celebrations, or festive gatherings. The contrasting colors of kiwi, banana, mango, berries, and cream create a dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious. With a light, airy texture and well-balanced flavors, this trifle delivers elegance and indulgence in every bite.

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Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Fruit Layers

  • 1 cup kiwi slices
  • 1 cup banana slices
  • 1 cup mango cubes
  • 1 cup strawberries or raspberries
  • 1 cup cherries (seedless)
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (to keep banana fresh)

Cream & Custard Layers

  • 2 cups chilled whipped cream
  • 1 cup vanilla custard (thick)
  • ½ cup condensed milk (adjust sweetness)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ons

  • Sponge cake cubes / pound cake
  • Nuts (almonds, pistachios)
  • Fruit syrup for drizzling

Method

1. Prepare the Fruits

Wash and pat dry all fruits thoroughly. Slice kiwis into neat rounds, cube the mangoes, and halve the berries if large. Mix banana slices with a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Keep all fruits chilled for at least 20 minutes; cold fruits prevent the cream from melting.

2. Make the Cream Layer

In a mixing bowl, combine whipped cream, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Fold gently until the mixture becomes smooth and airy. The consistency should be thick enough to hold layers but still spreadable. Keep the cream chilled.

3. Prepare the Custard

Use a thick, cooled vanilla custard. If your custard is too thick, loosen it with 1–2 tablespoons of cold milk. The custard adds body and richness to the trifle, so avoid making it runny.

4. Layer the Trifle

Use a clear glass trifle bowl for best presentation.

Layer 1: Fruit Layer
Spread kiwi, banana, and berries evenly across the bottom.

Layer 2: Cream Layer
Add a generous layer of whipped cream, smoothing it gently.

Layer 3: Custard Layer
Pour a thin layer of custard, letting it settle naturally.

Layer 4: Fruit Layer
Add mangoes, cherries, bananas, and raspberries in a colorful pattern.

Layer 5: Cream Layer
Repeat with whipped cream, ensuring the layer is neat and even.

Top Layer
Finish with mixed fruits, placing the brightest fruits (raspberries, cherries, kiwi) on top. Add a dollop of whipped cream at the center for a polished look.

5. Chill Before Serving

Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1–2 hours before serving. This allows flavors to marry and the layers to set beautifully.

Chef’s Tips

Chill Everything

Cold fruits and cream give clean, stable layers. Warm ingredients can collapse the trifle.

Use Firm Fruits

Fruits like kiwi, mango, grapes, and berries hold shape well. Avoid high-water fruits like watermelon inside the layers.

Maintain Clean Layers

Use a spoon or piping bag to apply cream neatly between fruit layers for a professional finish.

Add Cake for More Body

For a richer trifle, insert cubes of sponge cake soaked lightly in fruit juice between layers.

Serve in Glass

Transparent bowls enhance the beauty of the colorful layers, making the dessert look premium.

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