Description
Raspberry Almond Cream Trifle is an elegant, layered dessert featuring fluffy almond-flavored cream, tender sponge cake or ladyfingers, and vibrant raspberries, finished with a sprinkle of toasted almonds for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese or mascarpone
- 4 cups sponge cake, pound cake, or ladyfingers, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam (optional)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and almond extract until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese or mascarpone with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined and fluffy.
- Cut sponge cake or ladyfingers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer cake pieces, then a spoonful of cream mixture, followed by raspberries and a drizzle of raspberry jam (if using).
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream.
- Top with toasted slivered almonds and a few whole raspberries.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of berries for more variety and color.
- Try almond cake or amaretti cookies for a stronger almond flavor.
- Add lemon curd or custard for extra richness.
- Use coconut cream and vegan cake for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg