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Trifles are a classic dessert that has been around for centuries. They are a layered dessert composed of sponge cake, fruit, custard, and other flavorings like jam or liqueur. They are a great way to show off your baking skills and can be made in any flavor you can imagine. As a stay-at-home parent, I’m always looking for ways to entertain my kids and trifles are the perfect solution.

When I was growing up, my mom would make trifles with layers of cake, fruit and custard. It was always a special treat and even now, I still remember the sweet taste of her trifles. I would help her arrange the layers of cake, fruit and custard in the trifle dish and then wait impatiently for it to chill before devouring it. It was always a treat that my family looked forward to and it was our way of celebrating special occasions.

My mom’s recipe for trifles has been passed down from generation to generation and I’ve tweaked it over the years to make it my own. It’s an easy recipe that only requires a few ingredients, but it looks impressive when served in individual trifle dishes or one larger dish. Here’s what you will need for this delicious dessert:

Ingredients:
-½ cup sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 box of store bought sponge cake
-1 pint fresh strawberries
-1 pint fresh blueberries
-2 cups heavy cream
-2 tablespoons liqueur (optional)
-1 cup custard (homemade or store bought)
-Whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

Step 1: Begin by slicing the sponge cake into cubes and evenly distributing it in the bottom of a trifle dish or individual dishes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of liqueur (optional).
Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together the heavy cream with ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Step 3: Arrange the sliced strawberries and blueberries over top of the sponge cake layer. Spread half of the whipped cream over top of the berries.
Step 4: Spread half of the custard over top of the whipped cream layer. Add another layer of sponge cake cubes and sprinkle with remaining liqueur (optional).
Step 5: Spread remaining custard over top of sponge cake layer then spread remaining whipped cream on top. Optional – garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Step 6: Place trifle in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow all flavors to combine together. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Trifles are a perfect dessert for any occasion because they are easy to make but look impressive when served. They are also customizable so you can create your own unique flavor combinations by adding different fruits or liqueurs as desired. Plus, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike! So next time you want to impress your family or friends with something special, whip up one of these delicious trifles – they won’t be disappointed!