Rainbow Layered Fruit Trifle

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

3 kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced

2 cups mango, peeled and cut into ½″ cubes

1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 cup blueberries

1 cup raspberries

1 cup kumquats (or mandarin orange segments)

2 cups vanilla yogurt (or whipped cream for a richer dessert)

2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)

Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Prep your fruit.

Wash and thoroughly dry all berries, kumquats (or mandarin segments), and sliced fruit.

Peel and slice the kiwis into rounds.

Hull and slice the strawberries into even pieces.

Cube the mango into uniform ½″ pieces.

Layer the fruit and yogurt.

In a large clear glass bowl, arrange the kiwi slices in a single layer pressed against the glass—this creates the rainbow effect.

Spoon half of the mango cubes on top of the kiwi layer.

Pipe or spoon a thin layer (about ½ cup) of vanilla yogurt over the mango.

Add a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by another ½ cup of yogurt.

Continue the rainbow.

Next, pile the blueberries evenly over the strawberry layer.

Add another ½ cup of yogurt, smoothing gently.

Arrange the raspberries on top of the yogurt.

Finish with the kumquats or mandarin segments in the center.

Optional honey drizzle.

If you like extra sweetness, lightly drizzle honey over the top fruits.

Garnish & serve.

Tuck fresh mint sprigs into the top layer for a pop of color and aroma.

Serve immediately with long spoons so each scoop captures multiple layers.

Tips & Variations

Creamy alternative: Use whipped cream or a mixture of whipped cream and yogurt for a richer trifle.

Add crunch: Sprinkle granola or toasted coconut flakes between layers for texture.

Make-ahead: Assemble up to 1 hour before serving; cover and refrigerate. Allow to sit at room temperature 10 minutes before serving so layers are soft and flavors meld.

Flavor boost: Stir a teaspoon of vanilla extract into the yogurt before layering for extra aroma.

Enjoy this vibrant, American-style layered fruit trifle as a stunning