A festive layered dessert with sponge, custard, berries, and whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Sponge Layer
01 - 10.5 oz store-bought pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
→ Fruit Layer
02 - 9 oz mixed berries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
03 - 2 tablespoons orange juice
→ Custard Layer
04 - 14 fl oz ready-made vanilla custard
→ Whipped Cream
05 - 8.5 fl oz heavy cream
06 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted flaked almonds (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons grated dark chocolate (optional)
10 - A few whole berries or mint leaves
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Toss mixed berries with orange juice in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
02 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
03 - Place a layer of cubed cake at the bottom of each serving glass.
04 - Spoon a layer of macerated berries and their juices over the cake cubes.
05 - Spread a generous layer of vanilla custard on top of the berries.
06 - Repeat layers if cups are tall, finishing with whipped cream on top.
07 - Decorate each cup with toasted almonds, grated chocolate, and a few whole berries or mint leaves.
08 - Refrigerate cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
