Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Food

Our top 12 trifle recipes

Plus, tips on how to get yours just right. - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 15 Dec 2021
Our top 12 trifle recipes

A trifle is a classic dessert for Christmas day. It’s a crowd pleaser than can be adapted to cater to any flavour preferences or dietary requirements, and it’s a dish that usually encourages a second helping. We’ve rounded up our best trifle recipes so you can choose one that suits you.

1. Strawberry trifle

Strawberry trifle

Filled with custard, cream, jelly and swiss roll, this classic Aussie dessert is guaranteed to keep everyone happy! Get the recipe here.

2. Tipsy trifle cake with grilled peaches and gingerbread

Trifle cake with grilled peaches and gingerbread

Give them an eyeful with this trifle 2.0 spectacular! Get the recipe here.

3. Upside-down pavlova trifle

Upside down pavlova trifle

This sherry-soaked sponge with fruit, pavlova pieces, cream and custard is the bomb! Get the recipe here.

4. Grilled nectarine trifle with cinnamon-spiked sour cream

Nectarine trifle

Balance the smokiness of grilled nectarines with the sweetness of spiked cream, then add a splash of sherry for the perfect summer entertainer. Get the recipe here.

5. Chocolate Christmas trifles

christmas trifle

The perfect dessert for the festive season. Get the recipe here.

6. Strawberry rosé jelly and gingerbread trifle

Strawberry rose jelly gingerbread trifle

Loosen up the layers for a luscious-looking trifle. The wine-flavoured jelly goes first, then dollops of nougat cream and gingerbread cake. Top with more cream, strawberries and mint. Get the recipe here. 

7. Easy strawberry and blueberry trifle

Easy strawberry and blueberry trifle

The classic unforgettable favourite is given a distinctly adult twist, with fruit, cream and lashings of liqueur. Get the recipe here.

8. Double chocolate mousse trifle

Double chocolate mousse trifle

You can’t beat this stunningly decadent take on a traditional trifle! A homemade chocolate case is filled with white chocolate custard, sponge, fruit, jelly and nuts – what’s not to love? Get the recipe here.

9. Ricotta and raspberry trifle with honeycomb

Ricotta and raspberry trifle with honeycomb

Put a zesty spin on this creamy confection with berries, nuts and honeycomb. Get the recipe here.

10. Pina colada trifle

Pina colada trifle

Love the idea of eating a tropical cocktail? This fast-as dessert delight is the one for you. Get the recipe here.

11. Peach, strawberry and cherry trifle

Peach, strawberry and cherry trifle

Store-bought sponge cake, cut into cubes and drizzled with sweet sherry, forms the base of this fruit-filled, adults-only summer dessert. Divine!

12. Summer roasted plum trifle

Summer roasted plum trifle

Roasting plums caramelises the stone fruit into something that's sweet, delicious and perfect in any dessert.

Tips for the perfect trifle

Peruse some of the best BHG trifle-making tips right HERE.

You may also like

Our best-ever pavlova recipes

16 easy Christmas recipes

6 sensational side dishes

  • Food
  • Desserts Recipes
  • Christmas Recipes
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens
Australia's favourite TV show, magazine and website.

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

7 mouth-watering desserts you need to make before summer is over

7 mouth-watering desserts you need to make before summer is over

Top tips for making the perfect trifle

Top tips for making the perfect trifle

Chocolatey Christmas trifles

Chocolatey Christmas trifles

Easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding

Easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding

{headline}

{headline}

9 of the best BHG Christmas recipes

9 of the best BHG Christmas recipes

Chocolate pot de creme with truffle honey

Chocolate pot de creme with truffle honey

Vanilla brie mousse with twice-cooked strawberries and pistachios

Vanilla brie mousse with twice-cooked strawberries and pistachios

{headline}

{headline}

Dried fruit salad with exotic spices

Dried fruit salad with exotic spices

Tuxedo strawberries

Tuxedo strawberries

Carrot cake

Carrot cake

14 of our best Anzac Day recipes

14 of our best Anzac Day recipes

How to make gluten free bread

How to make gluten free bread

Apple berry crumble

Apple berry crumble

Panna cotta with berries

Panna cotta with berries

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription