Trifle recipes

Transform the humble trifle into a modern dessert with the help of mango, rum and coconut flavours. It makes a marvellous dessert at Christmas

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

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

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

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

This is a lovely way to use rhubarb and makes a great centre piece for a party

Gordon Ramsay's traditional trifle is the perfect treat to satisfy the whole family.

A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)

Taste the essence of summer with berry & elderflower trifle

Try making double the amount of fruit and oatmeal, and serving for breakfast with yogurt

A twist on the Scottish classic, with crunchy flapjack-style toasted oats

Angela Nilsen discovers a lighter way to serve this ever-popular dessert

Ready in just ten minutes, this simple trifle recipe is the perfect end to a traditional Sunday roast

Combine the decadent coffee and chocolate flavours of a tiramisu with a classic trifle for a crowd-pleasing dessert – it's a fuss-free finale to your dinner

A cross between a trifle and tiramisu, this really is simple to do. Roast apricots with orange, then layer up with mascarpone and custard for an indulgent dessert

A mix of classic Middle Eastern flavours that come together very simply in this pretty trifle

Buttery apple flapjack trifle with crispy nuggets of of sugared and spiced oats - perfect for sharing

A wonderful Scottish pudding based loosely on the traditional trifle, with the added twist of a layer of baked custard

Bring together the perfect Melba flavours of peaches and raspberry in a trifle, which only needs 5 minutes hands-on time.

A fantastic centrepeice for a dinner party

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

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

Layers of mascarpone, custard, cherry conserve, mixed berries, Madeira cake and sherry - who doesn't love a trifle?