Go Back
–+ servings
Easy Mini Trifle Desserts

Delicious Easy Mini Trifle Desserts for Effortless Summer Fun

Easy Mini Trifle Desserts are customizable, visually appealing, and perfect for summer gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Trifle Layers
  • 1 package Pre-made Angel Food Cake Substitute with homemade for a fresher taste.
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Use seasonal berries for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Substitute with raspberries for a twist.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Replace with coconut cream to make dairy-free.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Mascarpone can be used for extra richness.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used but may not dissolve easily.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Adjust to taste.
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd For a zesty flavor.
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips For chocolatey goodness.
  • Nuts Crushed for added crunch.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Measuring Cups
  • Serving Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Strawberry Puree by blending 2 cups of fresh strawberries until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
  2. Prepare Cake by cutting the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and slice a few strawberries for decoration.
  3. Whip the cream by pouring 2 cups of heavy cream into a chilled bowl and whipping until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  4. Make Cream Cheese Filling by blending the remaining whipped cream with cream cheese, white sugar, and some strawberry puree until smooth.
  5. Layer ingredients in serving cups, starting with cake cubes, strawberries, cream cheese filling, and finishing with whipped cream and blueberries.
  6. Chill assembled trifles in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Easy Mini Trifle Desserts are customizable to suit any dietary need and provide make-ahead convenience for stress-free summer gatherings.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!