Cute Little Sweet Mini Trifles Recipe Everyone Will Love
Dessert enthusiasts go crazy for these decadent mini trifles that combine layers of rich flavors and textures.
Creamy custard meets delicate cake in a delightful dessert that promises pure indulgence.
These bite-sized treats pack a serious punch of deliciousness that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Each spoonful delivers a perfect balance of softness and sweetness that melts in your mouth.
Elegant yet simple, these mini trifles are guaranteed to impress at any gathering.
Layers of velvety cream, tender cake, and vibrant fruit create a dessert that looks as amazing as it tastes.
You’ll want to savor every single heavenly bite of this irresistible sweet creation.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Calories: 300 kcal
Servings: 6
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Follow These Steps to Prepare Mini Trifles
Slice cake into small, delectable cubes that will create a delightful foundation for your mini trifles.
Gently warm fruit preserves to transform them into a silky, spreadable sauce that will add a burst of fruity goodness.
Arrange cake cubes in clear serving glasses, creating an inviting visual base for your dessert.
Pour the warmed fruit preserves over the cake cubes, allowing them to soak and infuse rich flavors.
Spoon a generous layer of smooth, velvety pudding or whipped cream on top of the soaked cake cubes.
Sprinkle crunchy nuts or delicate cookie crumbs over the cream layer to introduce an exciting textural element.
Top your mini trifles with a decorative garnish of fresh berries or a light dusting of chocolate shavings for a stunning presentation.
Refrigerate the trifles for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set perfectly before serving.
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Sweet Mini Trifles Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 7 1x
Description
Chocolate mini trifles showcase layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and whipped cream in a delightful dessert. Elegant presentation and indulgent flavors make these miniature treats perfect for special occasions or intimate gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) custard or vanilla pudding
- 1 ½ cups (225 g / 8 oz) fresh fruit (berries, diced peaches, or bananas)
- 1 pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) whipped cream or whipped topping
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) fruit preserves or jam (optional)
- Additional whipped cream
- Fresh fruit
- Shaved chocolate, nuts, or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Cut cake into uniform, bite-sized cubes for consistent layering and aesthetic presentation in individual serving glasses.
- Preserve Preparation: Warm fruit preserves in microwave or small saucepan until smooth and easily pourable, stirring intermittently to prevent burning.
- Base Layer: Create foundational cake layer in serving glasses by placing cubes compactly, ensuring even distribution and structural integrity.
- Flavor Infusion: Evenly drizzle warm preserves over cake cubes, allowing liquid to penetrate and enhance overall taste profile.
- Cream Application: Gently spread whipped cream across preserve-coated cake layer, creating a light, voluminous texture that complements the cake’s density.
- Berry Integration: Scatter fresh or thawed berries across cream layer, ensuring balanced distribution for consistent flavor in each spoonful.
- Layering Technique: Repeat cake, preserve, cream, and berry sequence, building height and complexity until glasses are nearly full, maintaining attractive visual composition.
- Finishing Touch: Crown trifles with final whipped cream dollop and decorative berry garnish or delicate chocolate shavings for elegant presentation.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate assembled trifles for minimum 30 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and dessert to achieve optimal serving consistency.
Notes
- Cake Cutting Technique: Slice cake into uniform 1-inch cubes using a sharp serrated knife for clean, precise edges and consistent layering.
- Temperature Control: Warm preserves gently to prevent overheating, which can break down fruit flavors and create a runny consistency.
- Layering Strategy: Build layers carefully, pressing each component gently to create compact, stable trifle structure without crushing delicate ingredients.
- Chilling Wisdom: Allow minimum 1-hour refrigeration for optimal flavor melding and cream stabilization, helping trifles develop richer, more integrated taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.