
Honey Trifle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This honey trifle is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to table, it comes together so easily and costs far less than you'd think. The star ingredient, honey, isn't just delicious, it's also packed with antioxidants that make you feel a little less guilty about indulging. What I love most is layering the fluffy homemade sponge, fresh berries, and whipped cream in a glass bowl so everyone can see those beautiful golden honey drizzles. It's the kind of dessert that looks fancy but tastes like pure comfort.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400honey
- 250 gbiscuits
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 400 gfresh berries
- 150 gconfectioner's sugar
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 100 gplain flour
- 2eggs
- 120 mlmilk
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gbaking soda
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the biscuits.
- 2
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the biscuits. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Tip: Cool completely.
- 3
In a saucepan, melt the butter and honey over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the honey.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or electric mixer for a smooth batter.
- 5
In another bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until well combined.
Tip: Use a whisk or electric mixer for a smooth batter.
- 6
Add the vanilla extract to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
Tip: Use a whisk or electric mixer for a smooth batter.
- 7
Pour the honey mixture over the biscuits and top with the flour mixture. Spread evenly.
Tip: Make sure the biscuit layers are evenly coated.
- 8
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or whisk for best results.
- 9
To assemble the trifle, place a layer of biscuits at the bottom of a large serving dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 10
Pour half of the whipped cream over the biscuits, followed by half of the fresh berries.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 11
Repeat the layers, starting with the biscuits, then the whipped cream, and finally the remaining berries.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 12
Dust the top of the trifle with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Use a small sifter or fine-mesh sieve.
- 13
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tip: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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