These gorgeous trifle-inspired vanilla cupcakes are filled with creamy vanilla bean custard, then topped with fresh whipped cream, fruit and jelly. They’re a lovely light summertime dessert.

Prep:
30 min + chilling
Cook:
20 min
Serves:
12

Ingredients

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

  1. 1 ½ cups (225g)self raising flour

  2. pinch salt

  3. 2 large eggs

  4. 2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar

  5. 180g salted butter

  6. ½ cup (125ml/g) sour cream

  7. 2 tsp Queen Vanilla Bean Paste

Custard Filling

  1. ½ cup (125ml) thickened cream

  2. ½ cup (125ml) full cream milk

  3. ½ tsp Queen Vanilla Bean Paste

  4. 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar

  5. 1 tbsp cornflour

  6. 2 large egg yolks

Jelly

  1. 1 packet flavoured jelly crystals

  2. 1 cup (250ml) boiling water

  3. ½ tsp gelatine powder

Assembly

  1. 300ml thickened cream

  2. 1 tsp Vanilla Bean paste

  3. Seasonal fruit, to serve

Method - Jelly

  1. Step 1

    Place jelly crystals into a heat proof jug and pour in 250ml of boiling water. Stir until the crystals are all dissolved. Sprinkle gelatine powder over the jelly mixture and stir until combined.

  2. Step 2

    Pour jelly mixture evenly into a 12 hole cupcake tray and refrigerate until completely set.

Method - Custard Filling

  1. Step 1

    In a heat proof bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar and cornflour until well combined.

  2. Step 2

    Whisking constantly, gradually add a small amount ( ½ cup) of hot milk mixture to egg mixture. Whisk until smooth, then transfer all egg mixture into saucepan with milk mixture, whisking constantly. (This two-step process prevents the egg curdling).

  3. Step 3

    Heat saucepan over low heat and cook stirring until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil the custard as it may curdle. Allow to cool completely.

Method - Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole cupcake tray with patty cases.


  2. Step 2

    Cream butter, sugar and vanilla together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Sift in the flour and add sour cream and mix until combined.

  3. Step 3

    Divide mixture among 12 patty cases and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before decorating.

Method - Assembly

  1. Step 1

    Cut a hole into the centre of each cupcake using an apple corer or a small sharp knife. Pour an even amount of custard into each cupcake.

  2. Step 2

    Whip 300ml of cream until soft peaks form. Pipe or carefully spread cream evenly onto the 12 cupcakes.

  3. Step 3

    When you are ready to place the jelly onto the cupcakes, take the silicone cupcake tray out of the fridge and place in a tray of boiling water for 5 seconds. This will release the jelly from the edges of the tray and allow you to place each jelly circle onto the prepared cupcakes without distorting their shape.

  4. Step 4

    Top with seasonal fruit and refrigerate until served. Best eaten within 24 hours of preparation – just like a classic trifle!

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