Raspberry Vanilla Trifle is a no-bake, elegant layered dessert combining vanilla cake, raspberry preserves, whipped cream, and pudding, perfect for refreshing and festive occasions.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 20 minutes
Yield:8–10 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:British
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
UnitsScale
1 vanilla sponge cake or pound cake, cubed
1cup raspberry preserves
2cups fresh raspberries
2cups whipped cream or whipped topping
2cups vanilla pudding or custard
1/4cup toasted almond flakes
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Prepare vanilla pudding or custard according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
In a trifle dish, layer cubed cake, a spoonful of raspberry preserves, a handful of fresh raspberries, a layer of pudding, and a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat the layers until the dish is filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Top with toasted almond flakes and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use angel food cake for a lighter variation.
Add lemon zest to the whipped cream for extra brightness.
Substitute raspberries with strawberries or blueberries.
To make it vegan, use plant-based cake, pudding, and whipped cream.