English Summer Berry Trifle with Elderflower Whip

Ingredients

• 1 pound mixed summer berries, hulled and halved if large
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup elderflower cordial
• 1 pound sponge cake, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons elderflower cordial

1. 01
   Prepare the berries by washing, hulling, and halving any large berries. Set aside to drain.
2. 02
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, elderflower cordial, and vanilla extract. Whisk until soft peaks form.
3. 03
   Cut the sponge cake into cubes and layer it on the bottom of a trifle dish.
4. 04
   Scatter half of the prepared berries over the sponge cake layer.
5. 05
   Pour half of the elderflower whip over the berries, spreading it evenly.
6. 06
   Repeat the layering process with the remaining sponge cake, berries, and elderflower whip.
7. 07
   Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
8. 08
   Before serving, garnish with a few fresh berries and a drizzle of elderflower cordial if desired.