Healthy Fruit Trifle is a modern twist on an 18th century English dessert. Traditionally, it was made with leftover sponge cake soaked in alcohol, jam, custard and cream. Today, there are several versions of it and all you need to do is just layer everything, chill and serve.
I create individual portions of my Healthy Fruit Trifle. Children seem to love the Healthy Fruit Trifle set as individual portions. They also save the bother of cutting and serving the trifle, which in turn prevents the layers from becoming a mess. Nonetheless, you can make the trifle in a large punch bowl if that is what you prefer. Irrespective of which serving option you choose, always ensure you use a transparent container that can show off the layers of the fruit trifle to perfection as they are, after all, the highlight of this rich, cold pudding!
So, let’s get started.
Seasonal fruits as much or as little you want (I use, based on season and availability, bananas, apple, oranges or any other citruses, chikoos, grapes, mango, berries of all types)
Note 1: You can increase or decrease layers as preferred.
Note 2: If made as per this recipe, each portion is quite wholesome and if being served as dessert to a child, make sure the main course is not too heavy.
Also read: Grilled apple peanut butter sandwich
Ingredients | Nutritive Value |
Sponge Cake | Source of fats, oils and proteins and hence, energy giving |
Custard | Offers a small amount of calcium from the milk, fats and sugars that give energy |
Fruits | Contain antioxidants that boost immunity |
Nuts | Help in brain development |
Fresh Cream | Has fats that enhance the flavour |