Danish Apple Trifle

5 from 1 vote

A delicious dessert featuring layers of homemade apple compote, crispy caramelized bread cubes and whipped cream.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Danish, Nordic, Scandinavian

Servings: servings

Calories: 492kcal

Author: Kristi

Place the bread cube in a large dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cubes are just beginning to brown. Add the butter and ½ cup of the sugar and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until the bread cubes are golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, transfer to a plate and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Whip the cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla extract together in a stand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
In 4 individual glass serving dishes (I use stemless wine glasses), begin by spooning in a layer of the apple compote followed by a layer of the caramelized bread crumbs and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat so that you have 2 layers of compote, 2 layers of bread cubes and 2 layers of whipped cream. Carefully cover each serving with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours (and up to eight) before serving. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish if you like!

Be sure to cook the bread cubes until crispy and golden brown. We want them to be caramelized and crunchy but not overly dark in color.
Don't skip the resting time in the refrigerator prior to serving! This really helps all the whole dish come together.