Perfect for a party or as a poolside treat, this trifle is so easy to make it almost seems like cheating. It includes a couple of prepared ingredients — pound cake and raspberry jam — to keep things super simple, so the only thing you really have to cook is the sugared almond garnish. And since trifles are best when made a day ahead, there’s no need to worry about any last-minute headaches.
Peach Trifle with Melba Sauce
Ingredients
RINSE
- ½ cup Sliced almonds
- ½ cup Powdered sugar
TOSS
- 1 lb. Fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp. Granulated sugar
- Juice of ½ a lime
PURÉE
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup Raspberry jam
- Juice of ½ a lime
BEAT
- 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
- ½ cup Powdered sugar
- ½ tsp. Pure almond extract
LAYER
- 3 cups 1-inch-cubed purchased poundcake (about 9 oz.)
- ¼ cup Thinly sliced fresh mint
- 6 tbsp. Light or dark rum
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Rinse almonds under water and while still wet, toss with powdered sugar until a sticky paste coats them. Spread nuts on prepared baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Stir nuts, then bake until golden, 3–4 minutes more. Transfer nuts to a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
- Toss together peaches, sugar, and lime juice; let sit at least 30 minutes.
- Purée raspberries, raspberry jam, and lime juice for the melba sauce in a blender until smooth.
- Beat cream, powdered sugar, and almond extract with a mixer until soft peaks form.
- Layer peaches, pound cake, 1 Tbsp. rum, melba sauce, and whipped cream in each of six glasses. Repeat, making a second layer. Cover trifles and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Garnish trifles with sugared almonds and mint just before serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes six individual trifles in 10-oz. glasses.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per ServingCalories665
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
34g
53%
- Saturated Fat 16g 80%
- Cholesterol 107mg 36%
- Sodium 194mg 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
74g
25%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
- Protein 6g 12%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

