Description
A delightful layered dessert featuring juicy strawberries, silky custard, and soft sponge cake, perfect for serving chilled in glass cups.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sponge cake or ladyfingers, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
- In a glass dessert cup, place a layer of sponge cake cubes at the bottom.
- Spoon the macerated strawberries with juice over the cake layer.
- Carefully line sliced strawberries vertically along the glass wall for visual appeal.
- Pour a generous layer of vanilla custard over the strawberries.
- Optionally top with whipped cream, chopped pistachios, and pomegranate seeds.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best results.
- Homemade custard enhances the flavor, but store-bought works well too.
- Make ahead and chill to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
