23+ Blissful Christmas Trifle Recipes

Christmas Trifle Recipes are my absolute favorite way to end a festive meal — they’re beautiful, layered, and bursting with flavor! I love how each layer tells its own story — from creamy custard and fluffy whipped cream to soft sponge cake and juicy berries that melt in your mouth.

What makes these trifles so special is how simple they are to make while still looking so elegant. They’re easy to customize — whether you crave something chocolatey, fruity, or rich with classic vanilla, there’s a trifle for everyone.

For me, Christmas trifles aren’t just desserts — they’re festive centerpieces that bring color, joy, and sweetness to the holiday table. Whether served in a big glass bowl or in adorable individual cups, they always add a magical touch to Christmas celebrations.

Christmas Trifle Recipes

Classic Christmas Trifle

A traditional British-style trifle layered with sponge cake, creamy custard, fruit, and whipped cream — the ultimate holiday dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 sponge cake, cut into cubes

• 2 cups vanilla custard

• 1 cup mixed berries

• 1 cup whipped cream

• 2 tbsp sherry or orange juice (optional)

Steps to Make Classic Christmas Trifle

• Place sponge cake cubes in a trifle dish.

• Drizzle with sherry or juice.

• Layer custard, then berries, then whipped cream.

• Repeat layers and chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 220 | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 9g | Protein: 4g
Classic Christmas Trifle is elegant, festive, and the perfect way to end a holiday meal.

Chocolate Peppermint Trifle

Rich layers of chocolate cake, creamy mousse, and crushed peppermint candies make this a decadent Christmas dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 chocolate cake, cubed

• 2 cups chocolate pudding or mousse

• 1 cup whipped cream

• ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps to Make Chocolate Peppermint Trifle

• Add a layer of cake cubes to the dish.

• Spoon in pudding, then whipped cream.

• Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top.

• Repeat layers and chill for 2 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250 | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 3g
Chocolate Peppermint Trifle is sweet, minty, and irresistibly festive.

Gingerbread Trifle

A spiced and creamy trifle layered with gingerbread cake, pudding, and whipped topping.
Ingredients:

• 1 gingerbread cake, cubed

• 2 cups vanilla pudding

• 1 cup whipped topping

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Steps to Make Gingerbread Trifle

• Layer gingerbread cake in the trifle bowl.

• Add pudding and sprinkle cinnamon.

• Top with whipped topping.

• Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230 | Carbs: 31g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 3g
Gingerbread Trifle captures all the cozy flavors of Christmas in one delicious spoonful.

Cranberry Orange Trifle

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A tangy, refreshing trifle that balances citrusy orange with sweet-tart cranberries.
Ingredients:

• 1 orange cake, cubed

• 1 cup cranberry sauce

• 1 cup vanilla pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make Cranberry Orange Trifle

• Layer cake cubes and cranberry sauce in dish.

• Add pudding, then whipped cream.

• Repeat until full and top with orange zest.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 210 | Carbs: 32g | Fat: 8g | Protein: 2g
Cranberry Orange Trifle looks stunning and tastes bright and festive.

Red Velvet Trifle

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Layers of red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and whipped cream make this a showstopper dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 red velvet cake, cubed

• 1 cup cream cheese frosting

• 1 cup whipped cream

• ½ cup crushed candy canes

Steps to Make Red Velvet Trifle

• Place red velvet cubes at the base.

• Add a layer of cream cheese frosting.

• Top with whipped cream and candy canes.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260 | Carbs: 33g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 3g
Red Velvet Trifle is bold, creamy, and looks like Christmas in a bowl.

Eggnog Trifle

Creamy eggnog pudding, soft cake, and whipped cream layers create a comforting holiday classic.
Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla cake, cubed

• 2 cups eggnog pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

• 1 tsp nutmeg

Steps to Make Eggnog Trifle

• Layer cake cubes, pudding, and whipped cream.

• Sprinkle nutmeg between layers.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240 | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 3g
Eggnog Trifle brings creamy, cozy holiday flavor to every spoonful.

White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle

A heavenly blend of white chocolate mousse, raspberries, and soft vanilla cake.
Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla cake, cubed

• 2 cups white chocolate mousse

• 1 cup raspberries

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle

• Add cake cubes to trifle dish.

• Spoon mousse, raspberries, and whipped cream in layers.

• Repeat layers and chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230 | Carbs: 29g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 3g
White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle is creamy, fruity, and absolutely elegant.

Candy Cane Brownie Trifle

Layers of fudgy brownies, peppermint cream, and crushed candy canes for a festive twist.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups brownie cubes

• 1 cup peppermint whipped cream

• 1 cup chocolate pudding

• ½ cup crushed candy canes

Steps to Make Candy Cane Brownie Trifle

• Layer brownie cubes in the trifle bowl.

• Add pudding, then whipped cream.

• Sprinkle candy canes on top.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260 | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 3g
Candy Cane Brownie Trifle is a rich, festive delight for chocolate lovers.

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

A creamy mix of cheesecake filling, strawberries, and soft cake layers.
Ingredients:

• 1 pound cake, cubed

• 1 cup cheesecake filling

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

• Layer cake, cheesecake filling, and strawberries.

• Top with whipped cream and chill.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240 | Carbs: 31g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 4g
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle is fresh, creamy, and full of festive color.

Chocolate Cherry Trifle

Layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream make this irresistible.
Ingredients:

• 1 chocolate cake, cubed

• 1 can cherry pie filling

• 1 cup chocolate pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make Chocolate Cherry Trifle

• Place cake cubes in the trifle dish.

• Add cherry filling, pudding, and whipped cream.

• Repeat layers and chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 270 | Carbs: 36g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 4g
Chocolate Cherry Trifle is sweet, tart, and the definition of indulgence.

Classic Christmas Trifle

 

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A traditional British-style trifle layered with sponge cake, creamy custard, fruit, and whipped cream — the ultimate holiday dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 sponge cake, cut into cubes

• 2 cups vanilla custard

• 1 cup mixed berries

• 1 cup whipped cream

• 2 tbsp sherry or orange juice (optional)

Steps to Make Classic Christmas Trifle

• Place sponge cake cubes in a trifle dish.

• Drizzle with sherry or juice.

• Layer custard, then berries, then whipped cream.

• Repeat layers and chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 220 | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 9g | Protein: 4g
Classic Christmas Trifle is elegant, festive, and the perfect way to end a holiday meal.

Chocolate Peppermint Trifle

Rich layers of chocolate cake, creamy mousse, and crushed peppermint candies make this a decadent Christmas dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 chocolate cake, cubed

• 2 cups chocolate pudding or mousse

• 1 cup whipped cream

• ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps to Make Chocolate Peppermint Trifle

• Add a layer of cake cubes to the dish.

• Spoon in pudding, then whipped cream.

• Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top.

• Repeat layers and chill for 2 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250 | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 3g
Chocolate Peppermint Trifle is sweet, minty, and irresistibly festive.

Gingerbread Trifle

A spiced and creamy trifle layered with gingerbread cake, pudding, and whipped topping.
Ingredients:

• 1 gingerbread cake, cubed

• 2 cups vanilla pudding

• 1 cup whipped topping

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Steps to Make Gingerbread Trifle

• Layer gingerbread cake in the trifle bowl.

• Add pudding and sprinkle cinnamon.

• Top with whipped topping.

• Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230 | Carbs: 31g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 3g
Gingerbread Trifle captures all the cozy flavors of Christmas in one delicious spoonful.

Cranberry Orange Trifle

A tangy, refreshing trifle that balances citrusy orange with sweet-tart cranberries.
Ingredients:

• 1 orange cake, cubed

• 1 cup cranberry sauce

• 1 cup vanilla pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make Cranberry Orange Trifle

• Layer cake cubes and cranberry sauce in dish.

• Add pudding, then whipped cream.

• Repeat until full and top with orange zest.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 210 | Carbs: 32g | Fat: 8g | Protein: 2g
Cranberry Orange Trifle looks stunning and tastes bright and festive.

Red Velvet Trifle

 

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Layers of red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and whipped cream make this a showstopper dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 red velvet cake, cubed

• 1 cup cream cheese frosting

• 1 cup whipped cream

• ½ cup crushed candy canes

Steps to Make Red Velvet Trifle

• Place red velvet cubes at the base.

• Add a layer of cream cheese frosting.

• Top with whipped cream and candy canes.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260 | Carbs: 33g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 3g
Red Velvet Trifle is bold, creamy, and looks like Christmas in a bowl.

Eggnog Trifle

Creamy eggnog pudding, soft cake, and whipped cream layers create a comforting holiday classic.
Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla cake, cubed

• 2 cups eggnog pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

• 1 tsp nutmeg

Steps to Make Eggnog Trifle

• Layer cake cubes, pudding, and whipped cream.

• Sprinkle nutmeg between layers.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240 | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 3g
Eggnog Trifle brings creamy, cozy holiday flavor to every spoonful.

White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle

A heavenly blend of white chocolate mousse, raspberries, and soft vanilla cake.
Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla cake, cubed

• 2 cups white chocolate mousse

• 1 cup raspberries

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle

• Add cake cubes to trifle dish.

• Spoon mousse, raspberries, and whipped cream in layers.

• Repeat layers and chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230 | Carbs: 29g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 3g
White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle is creamy, fruity, and absolutely elegant.

Candy Cane Brownie Trifle

Layers of fudgy brownies, peppermint cream, and crushed candy canes for a festive twist.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups brownie cubes

• 1 cup peppermint whipped cream

• 1 cup chocolate pudding

• ½ cup crushed candy canes

Steps to Make Candy Cane Brownie Trifle

• Layer brownie cubes in the trifle bowl.

• Add pudding, then whipped cream.

• Sprinkle candy canes on top.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260 | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 3g
Candy Cane Brownie Trifle is a rich, festive delight for chocolate lovers.

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

A creamy mix of cheesecake filling, strawberries, and soft cake layers.
Ingredients:

• 1 pound cake, cubed

• 1 cup cheesecake filling

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

• Layer cake, cheesecake filling, and strawberries.

• Top with whipped cream and chill.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240 | Carbs: 31g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 4g
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle is fresh, creamy, and full of festive color.

Chocolate Cherry Trifle

Layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream make this irresistible.
Ingredients:

• 1 chocolate cake, cubed

• 1 can cherry pie filling

• 1 cup chocolate pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make Chocolate Cherry Trifle

• Place cake cubes in the trifle dish.

• Add cherry filling, pudding, and whipped cream.

• Repeat layers and chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 270 | Carbs: 36g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 4g
Chocolate Cherry Trifle is sweet, tart, and the definition of indulgence.

Black Forest Trifle

A rich German-inspired dessert with layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream — a festive crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:

• 1 chocolate cake, cubed

• 1 can cherry pie filling

• 2 cups whipped cream

• 1 tbsp grated chocolate

Steps to Make Black Forest Trifle

• Add chocolate cake cubes to a trifle dish.

• Spoon over cherry filling, then whipped cream.

• Repeat layers and top with grated chocolate.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260 | Carbs: 35g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 3g
Black Forest Trifle brings a touch of European charm to your Christmas dessert table.

Apple Pie Trifle

Warm apple pie flavors come together with soft cake, cinnamon cream, and sweet caramel drizzle.
Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla cake, cubed

• 2 cups apple pie filling

• 1 cup whipped cream

• 1 tbsp caramel sauce

Steps to Make Apple Pie Trifle

• Layer cake cubes and apple filling in a trifle dish.

• Add whipped cream and drizzle with caramel.

• Repeat layers and chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250 | Carbs: 33g | Fat: 9g | Protein: 3g
Apple Pie Trifle tastes like comfort and Christmas warmth in every spoonful.

Pistachio Pudding Trifle

Creamy, nutty, and lightly sweet — this pistachio trifle adds a touch of green to your Christmas dessert spread.
Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla cake, cubed

• 2 cups pistachio pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

• ¼ cup chopped pistachios

Steps to Make Pistachio Pudding Trifle

• Layer cake cubes and pistachio pudding.

• Top with whipped cream and chopped nuts.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230 | Carbs: 28g | Fat: 9g | Protein: 3g
Pistachio Pudding Trifle is smooth, nutty, and perfectly festive.

Tiramisu Trifle

A creamy and coffee-flavored dessert layered with mascarpone and cocoa — Italian style with a Christmas twist.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups ladyfingers

• 1 cup espresso or coffee

• 1½ cups mascarpone cream

• 1 cup whipped cream

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Steps to Make Tiramisu Trifle

• Dip ladyfingers in coffee and layer in trifle bowl.

• Spread mascarpone cream and top with whipped cream.

• Dust with cocoa and chill.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 270 | Carbs: 29g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 4g
Tiramisu Trifle is elegant, creamy, and ideal for coffee lovers at Christmas.

White Forest Trifle

A beautiful, light dessert featuring white cake, cherries, and creamy vanilla layers.
Ingredients:

• 1 white cake, cubed

• 1 can cherry pie filling

• 2 cups vanilla pudding

• 1 cup whipped cream

Steps to Make White Forest Trifle

• Layer cake cubes, cherries, and pudding.

• Add whipped cream on top.

• Repeat layers and chill until set.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240 | Carbs: 31g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 3g
White Forest Trifle is sweet, simple, and adds a snowy touch to your holiday dessert table.

FAQ

What is a Christmas trifle made of?

A Christmas trifle usually includes layers of cake or sponge fingers, creamy custard or pudding, fresh or canned fruits, and whipped cream. Some recipes also add flavored syrups, liqueurs, or chocolate for extra richness.

Can I make a trifle the night before?

Yes, trifles are perfect to make ahead! Preparing it a day before allows the layers to set and the flavors to blend beautifully. Just cover and refrigerate overnight.

How long does a trifle last in the fridge?

A trifle can last up to 2–3 days when stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered. However, it’s best enjoyed within 24 hours for the freshest texture and taste.

Can I make a trifle without alcohol?

Absolutely! You can replace sherry or liqueur with fruit juice, coffee, or flavored syrups. It will still taste festive and delicious without the alcohol.

What type of bowl is best for a trifle?

A clear glass trifle bowl works best, as it shows off all the beautiful layers. You can also use individual glass cups for single-serve trifles.

Can I freeze a trifle?

Freezing a trifle isn’t recommended because the custard and cream can separate when thawed. Instead, store it in the fridge and enjoy it fresh.

How do I prevent the trifle from becoming soggy?

To avoid soggy layers, make sure the cake is slightly firm or even a day old. Drizzle syrup lightly instead of soaking it.

Can I use store-bought cake for trifle?

Yes! Store-bought sponge cake, pound cake, or brownies work wonderfully for trifles. It saves time and still tastes amazing.

How do I decorate the top of a trifle?

You can garnish with whipped cream swirls, fresh berries, grated chocolate, nuts, or festive sprinkles for a Christmas touch.