Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Trifles, perfect for a quick and easy dessert that’s sure to impress. Layers of cake, creamy pudding, fresh fruit, and optional toppings create a beautiful and delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pudding mix (vanilla, chocolate, or your choice)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Trifle Layers:
- 1 prepared pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- 1 cup fresh berries or sliced fruit
- 1/2 cup crushed cookies or granola (optional)
Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Combine with Whipped Cream: Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light and fluffy filling.
- Assemble Trifles: Layer small clear cups or jars with cake cubes, pudding mixture, fruit, and optional crushed cookies or granola. Repeat layers and top with a dollop of pudding or whipped cream.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or mint leaves. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Mini trifles are ideal for parties and can be prepared up to a day ahead.
- Customize with seasonal fruit, different pudding flavors, or brownie chunks for a decadent variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini trifle
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
