This is a very easy dessert recipe that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. The thing is it looks very nice and elaborate, so it will impress anyone you serve it to. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect dessert? After having prepared an entree, a main and a side dish and having spent a good part of your day in the kitchen… what’s better than whipping up your dessert in a jiffy? If you want to (and have the time) you could even make the custard yourself and if blueberries are not in season, you can use frozen blueberries too. Give this trifle a try and you won’t be disappointed.
Ingredients for 4 persons:
200 gms – 7 oz. blueberries
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp rum
300 gms – 10.5 oz. thick vanilla custard
5 tbsp water
10 savoiardi (lady fingers)
Wash the blueberries and put them in a small pot together with the sugar and 1 tbsp of water.
Cook them for a couple of minutes, add the rum and burn the alcohol off by increasing the flame. Then put the fire off.
Separate the blueberries from the cooking liquid, put the liquid in a bowl and keep the blueberries aside to cool down.
Add the water to the liquid in the bowl, mix, and keep aside.
Take 4 serving glasses and put a tbsp of thick custard in each of them.
Then take 1 savoiardo and dip it in the liquid until it is soaked and soft, but not mushy. Cut the savoiardo in 2 or 3 pieces depending on the size of your glass.
Put a layer of savoiardi on top of the custard, then add another layer of custard, a tsp of blueberries, a layer of savoiardi etc. until you get to the top.
Finish with a layer of custard, top it with a spoonful of blueberries and drizzle any accumulated juices from the blueberries on the top.
Serve cold.
That looks great. I have a good idea what it would taste like also, because I had some strawberry trifle while in England last week.
What I had didn’t have rum in it though!
Oh, Manu, these look fantastic!!! And who doesn’t love the quick and easy part of this????? Beautiful and elegant…and they look like you slaved away in the kitchen~
This is a beautiful twist on a classic….for the better! I love blueberries and the idea of pairing them with rum, yummo!
I love having these recipes like this in the back of my mind for when I’m in a pinch. Blueberries and custard go perfectly together and I love that you added lady fingers, yum!
This looks delicious. I love the presentation as well. Big fan of the jars. Great recipe, think I might give this one a whirl.
Quick, but fabulous! A trifle is always a great idea! 🙂
Yum. Did you mention trifle? Rum? Blueberries? This is wonderful – on top of it, made in a jiffy! Great shots.
This looks amazing. Easy and gorgeous! Well done.
I love individual desserts, and this one looks so appetizing in the small italian glasses. Nice post.
This looks so pretty and elegant and tasty! Definitely perfect for entertaining (or any day) 🙂
Manu, this trifle looks so delicious! It looks so fancy, but yet so simple!
Liking the kick of run in this grown up triffle, Manu and the blueberries are a lovely touch.
My comment obviously should have said “rum” 🙂
That trifle looks amazing! And so easy to make as well. when I manage to make my own custard…I will try your trifle recipe.
Oooh Manu this looks great! I love blueberry and cream type desserts. So simple but so yummy.
They look delicious! I like the individual look..I usually make my English trifle in big bowl.
This blueberry trifle seems quick and easy but best of all it looks really beautiful and delicious too. Do you mean savoiardi to be okra as I wonder why would you put a vegetable in there although I can’t see it in your pics.
Easy and delicious, sounds good to me!! These little trifles are so pretty! My husband loves blueberries and would loooove this!
Quick and easy – I am loving it. Gorgeous click!
Blueberry soaked lady fingers!!! Oh me, oh my! I love when elegant desserts are easy to make! Happy Monday! 😀
Manu this looks awesome my dear.
I have been away for couple of days, this baby I see now and now I want it.
I am so making it this weekend for dinner….
Yummm…
Tiramisu is the only dessert where I use lady fingers. This is another great dessert to give a try. Loving the creamy look!
Please send me one manu!!
I want! haha ha!
Looks very tasty” dessert & simple to make too
not to mention I loves blueberry so” much!
Tq for posting recipe dear 🙂
*shopping list : blueberry*
Ohh Manu. You have been making all kinds of food and I am so envious! I definitely need more dessert recipes and this looks very easy for me to make. I love blueberries but normally I just eat it by itself (since I don’t bake or don’t know what to do with it). Thanks for this recipe – already bookmarked! =)
Oh, I´m so trying this one!!! It´s easy to make and looks adorable and sophisticated!! Will have to use the frozen blueberries though, does it change the flavor or the look of it? Baci, Manu!
Hi Nat! Frozen blueberries will work perfectly for this as they get cooked, so you can go ahead and enjoy it! 🙂 Let me know how you go! 🙂 Baci and have a great weekend!
This looks great and easy! 😀
What can I use instead of savoiardi? Sometimes I really envy that you’re able to get all these yummy food there. I’ve been searching for savoiardi and graham biscuits here but couldn’t find them. 🙁
Sorry Lyn, I thought I had already answered… but it looks like I didn’t!!! LOL You can easily substitute savoiardi with sponge cake (even store bought one)! Hopefully that is easier to find in SG! 🙂 Let me know! <3
No worries at all and pls don’t be sorry, Manu! 😉 Yeah, sponge cakes are everywhere here in SG! lol I’ll let you know once I try this. 😉
Now I’ll have to copy down the recipe so that I can make this anytime w/o having to on my pc. 😛
Have a great weekend!
These look delicious! They look perfect for sitting by the pool dangling your feet in the water! I’ve been wanting to do something similar with strawberries and a white wine.