Christmas trifle recipes
Fruit, cream, custard, sponge... What's not to love about a traditional festive trifle? Dig in and savour the layers.
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Christmas pudding trifle
- Ready in 15 mins
Use leftover Christmas pudding to rustle up this speedy and sumptuously creamy trifle with Grand Marnier-steeped oranges
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Easy
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Glam trifle slice
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
Everyone's favourite layered dessert gets a smart makeover - custard, raspberry, jelly and cream in a neat terrine
5
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Mary’s royal cherry trifle
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard
3
ratings
Easy
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Ruby fruit jelly trifle
- Ready in 2 hrs
Christmas celebrations are not complete without a trifle and this recipe is guaranteed to be the crown jewels of the table
10
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Baileys banana trifles
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- Ready in 10 mins
A quick and impressive make-ahead dessert with Baileys for grown-ups, or use extra toffee sauce for kids
15
ratings
Easy
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Zabaglione trifle slice
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each
13
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Black Forest trifle
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- Ready in 30 mins
James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together
18
ratings
Easy
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Christmas pear & chocolate tiramisu trifle
- Ready in 3 hrs
The perfect end to a Boxing Day banquet, John Torode's dessert combines an Italian classic with British seasonal fruit
6
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Rhubarb fool trifle
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
This is a lovely way to use rhubarb and makes a great centre piece for a party
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Tilly's trifle
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Gordon Ramsay's traditional trifle is the perfect treat to satisfy the whole family.
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For The Keen Cook
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Passion fruit trifle
- Ready in 25 mins
A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)
11
ratings
Easy
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Boozy berry & elderflower trifle
- Ready in 5 mins
Taste the essence of summer with berry & elderflower trifle
4
ratings
Easy
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Rhubarb, apple & ginger crunch trifle
- Ready in 30 mins
Try making double the amount of fruit and oatmeal, and serving for breakfast with yogurt
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rating
Easy
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Raspberry cranachan trifle
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- Ready in 42 mins
A twist on the Scottish classic, with crunchy flapjack-style toasted oats
13
ratings
Easy
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The ultimate makeover: Blueberry trifle
- Ready in 1 hr
Angela Nilsen discovers a lighter way to serve this ever-popular dessert
6
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Almond & apricot trifles
- Ready in 10 mins
Ready in just ten minutes, this simple trifle recipe is the perfect end to a traditional Sunday roast
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ratings
Easy
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Really easy apricot & amaretti cream
- Ready in 35 mins
A cross between a trifle and tiramisu, this really is simple to do. You could use fresh raspberries to make it a quick no-cook dish
6
ratings
Easy
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Raspberry & rose trifles
- Ready in 42 mins
A mix of classic Middle Eastern flavours that come together very simply in this pretty trifle
3
ratings
Easy
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Apple flapjack trifle
- Ready in 30 mins
Buttery apple flapjack trifle with crispy nuggets of of sugared and spiced oats - perfect for sharing
6
ratings
Easy
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Baked raspberry & bramble trifle with Drambuie
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- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
A wonderful Scottish pudding based loosely on the traditional trifle, with the added twist of a layer of baked custard
18
ratings
Easy
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Raspberry & coconut trifle cake
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
This towering beauty will make the perfect sweet centrepiece for a buffet, or a lighter option if you’re not into Christmas pudding
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Moderately Easy
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