09/18/2026
๐๐ฅโค๏ธ Tropical Peach, Kiwi & Raspberry Cream Trifle
A gorgeous layered dessert combining juicy ๐ peaches, tangy ๐ฅ kiwi, sweet-tart โค๏ธ raspberries, soft sponge cake, creamy vanilla custard, and fluffy whipped cream.
๐ Ingredients โ 6โ8 servings
๐ฐ Cake layer
๐ฐ 1 vanilla sponge cake, cut into cubes
๐ ยฝ cup peach juice or fruit juice, for lightly soaking the cake
๐๐ฅ Fruit layer
๐ 2 cups peaches, diced
๐ฅ 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
โค๏ธ 1ยฝ cups fresh raspberries
๐ ยฝ cup pineapple chunks โ optional
๐ฎ Vanilla custard
๐ฅ 2 cups milk
๐ฎ 3 tbsp vanilla custard powder
๐ 4 tbsp sugar
๐ผ 1 tsp vanilla essence
๐ฅ Cream layer
๐ฅ 1ยฝ cups chilled whipping cream
๐ 3 tbsp icing sugar
๐ผ 1 tsp vanilla essence
โจ Garnish
๐ Peach slices
๐ฅ Kiwi slices
โค๏ธ Raspberries
๐ฟ Fresh mint
๐ฅฅ Shredded coconut โ optional
๐ฉโ๐ณ Method
๐ฎ Make the custard: Mix ๐ฎ custard powder with ยผ cup cold ๐ฅ milk until smooth.
Heat the remaining ๐ฅ milk with ๐ sugar. Slowly whisk in the custard mixture and cook for 3โ5 minutes, stirring continuously until thick.
Stir in ๐ผ vanilla essence. Transfer to a bowl, cover the surface and allow the custard to cool completely.
๐ฅ Whip the cream: Beat chilled ๐ฅ whipping cream with ๐ icing sugar and ๐ผ vanilla until fluffy and soft peaks form.
๐ฐ Begin the trifle: Place a layer of ๐ฐ sponge cake cubes in the bottom of a glass trifle dish.
๐ Lightly drizzle peach or fruit juice over the cake. Don't soak it excessively.
๐ Add fruit: Spread a layer of diced ๐ peaches over the cake.
๐ฅ Add kiwi: Arrange ๐ฅ kiwi slices over the peaches.
โค๏ธ Add raspberries: Scatter a generous layer of โค๏ธ raspberries over the kiwi.
๐ฎ Add custard: Spoon the cooled vanilla custard evenly over the fruit.
๐ฅ Add cream: Spread a layer of whipped cream over the custard.
๐ Repeat: Continue layering ๐ฐ cake โ ๐ peach โ ๐ฅ kiwi โ โค๏ธ raspberry โ ๐ฎ custard โ ๐ฅ cream until the dish is filled.
โจ Decorate: Finish with ๐ peach slices, ๐ฅ kiwi, โค๏ธ raspberries and ๐ฟ mint. Sprinkle ๐ฅฅ coconut on top if desired.
โ๏ธ Chill: Refrigerate for 3โ4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
๐ก Tips
๐ฅ Add kiwi in moderate amounts because its enzymes can affect dairy if left for a very long time.
๐ Canned peaches work wellโjust drain them thoroughly before using.
๐ฎ Always cool the custard completely before adding the whipped cream.
โค๏ธ Handle raspberries gently so they keep their shape.
โจ For a tropical finish, add a little ๐ฅฅ coconut between the layers.
โฑ๏ธ Prep: 30 min | โ๏ธ Chilling: 3โ4 hours | ๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 6โ8 | ๐ฅ Cooking: 5 min