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Rhubarb & Custard Trifle

Heavenly Rhubarb & Custard Trifle for Sweet Celebrations

This Rhubarb & Custard Trifle combines layers of rhubarb compote, cardamom custard, and Nilla wafers for a delightful no-bake dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Rhubarb Compote
  • 500 grams Rhubarb Chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 300 grams Granulated Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of rhubarb
  • 2 Oranges Juiced
Vanilla Cardamom Custard
  • 50 grams Corn Starch For thickening custard
  • 500 grams Whole Milk Base for custard
  • 0.25 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom Ground, optional but recommended
  • 40 grams Salted Butter To enrich the custard
Whipped Cream
  • 400 grams Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 50 grams Additional Granulated Sugar
Layering
  • 60 Nilla Wafers Or substitute with shortbread or sugar cookies
  • 650 grams Fresh Raspberries Rinsed and dried

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • Trifle dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Making the Dessert
  1. Chop the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces and combine with 200 grams of sugar and juice of two oranges in a pot. Cook covered over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the lid and stir occasionally for 10-15 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk together corn starch and 100 grams of sugar. Gradually add the milk, egg yolks, salt, vanilla, and cardamom. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Allow custard to cool.
  5. Whip the heavy cream with additional sugar until medium peaks form. Gently fold into the cooled custard.
  6. In a trifle dish, layer Nilla wafers, custard, rhubarb compote, and raspberries. Repeat the layers, finishing with custard or whipped cream.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to let the trifle chill for at least 12 hours for best flavor. Use fresh rhubarb for the optimal taste and presentation.

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