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My mom used to make this Fruit Trifle for us as a special dessert during the spring and summer when I was a kid. Not only is it gorgeous, it is DELICIOUS! I love that it has that “wow” factor to it, but is also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, and easy to adapt to your taste. We filled it with some of our favorite fruits—strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, pineapple and mandarin oranges–but the possibilities are endless!
How to Make a Fruit Trifle:
Make the Pudding- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 2 cups of the milk to a boil.
- While the milk is heating, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 2/3 cup milk, stirring until no clumps remain. Add the egg and whisk until smooth.
- Once the milk is boiling, slowly add it to the sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Return the entire mixture back to the saucepan, stirring constantly until it comes to a simmer. Cook for one more minute, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- (If the pudding has any lumps you can strain it through a fine mesh strainer.) Transfer pudding to a heat proof bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly on the surface of the pudding. Refrigerate until chilled completely. Store covered in the fridge.
