Online Reporter
Chef Rudo Kandiero
MINI CHRISTMAS TRIFLES are delightful individual desserts perfect for the holiday season. They combine layers of cake, fruit and cream in a beautiful presentation. Here is our simple recipe for you to try at home.
Ingredients
One cup sponge cake, crumbled;
One cup mixed berries;
One cup whipped cream;
Half cup custard;
Two tablespoons sherry or fruit juice;
Mint leaves for garnish
Method
1. Start by crumbling the sponge cake into small pieces.
2. In a glass or jar, place a layer of the crumbled sponge cake at the bottom. Drizzle the sherry or fruit juice evenly over the cake.
3. Add a layer of mixed berries on top of the cake.
4. Next, add a layer of custard over the berries. Top the custard with a generous layer of whipped cream.
5. Repeat the layers (cake, sherry/juice, berries, custard, whipped cream) until the glass is filled, making sure you finish with a final layer of whipped cream.
6. Garnish the top with a few mint leaves before serving.
Rudo Kandiero is a qualified chef with a diploma in food preparation and culinary arts, patisserie and food safety the HACCP WAY. She can be contacted on 0772748509.
