Festive layered delight with sponge, custard, berries, and whipped cream for holiday treats.
# Components:
→ Sponge Layer
01 - 10.6 oz store-bought pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
→ Fruit Layer
02 - 8.8 oz mixed berries, fresh or thawed
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
→ Custard Layer
04 - 13.5 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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Combine mixed berries and orange juice in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften and release juices.
02 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
03 - Place cubed pound cake evenly at the bottom of each serving glass.
04 - Spoon macerated berries along with their juices over the cake layer.
05 - Spoon a generous layer of vanilla custard atop the berries.
06 - Repeat layering if cups are tall, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream.
07 - Decorate with toasted almonds, grated chocolate, and whole berries or mint leaves. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
