Christmas trifle recipes

Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence

Cross a Mississippi mud pie with a marmalade martini and the result is this grown-up Christmas trifle. It makes a wonderful indulgent end to a festive menu

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a trifle and this recipe is guaranteed to be the crown jewels of the table

A classic Christmas drink and a favourite English pudding combined, this is the ultimate party dessert to feed a crowd, serve chilled from the fridge

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

A decadent chocolate version of a traditional trifle, and so easy to make. Layer chocolate brownies, custard, Irish cream liqueur and whipped cream for an indulgent treat

Indulge in this magnificent trifle with grown-up apple, raspberry and whisky flavours. Perfect for a party, prepare it the day before to enhance the flavours

Use leftover Christmas pudding to rustle up this speedy and sumptuously creamy trifle with Grand Marnier-steeped oranges

A quick and impressive make-ahead dessert with Irish cream for grown-ups, or use extra toffee sauce for kids

This extra-special chocolate and cherry trifle is the ultimate decadent dessert for a crowd. This clever recipe is simple to make but looks impressive

Love trifle? This white chocolate custard and passion fruit combination is really something special – the perfect dessert for a celebration

The perfect end to a Boxing Day banquet, John Torode's dessert combines an Italian classic with British seasonal fruit

These cherry and almond desserts will really impress your guests. The amaretti biscuits give it a special touch

This towering beauty will make the perfect sweet centrepiece for a buffet, or a lighter option if you’re not into Christmas pudding

Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard

Everyone's favourite layered dessert gets a smart makeover - custard, raspberry, jelly and cream in a neat terrine