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.
Watch: Christmas panettone, peach and ricotta cream trifles
We’ve rounded up our best trifle recipes so you can choose one that suits you.
1. 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
Give them an eyeful with this trifle 2.0 spectacular! Get the recipe here.
3. 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
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
The perfect dessert for the festive season. Get the recipe here.
6. Strawberry rosé jelly and 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
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
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
Put a zesty spin on this creamy confection with berries, nuts and honeycomb. Get the recipe here.
10. 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
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
Roasting plums caramelises the stone fruit into something that’s sweet, delicious and perfect in any dessert.
13. Christmas panettone, peach and ricotta cream trifles
With layers of liqueur-soaked peaches and two-cheese cream, plus spiced biscuits and sweet bread, this trifle is one for the grown-ups. Top with white choc curls and mint leaves for a divine summer dessert. Dolce e delizioso!
14. Sparkling berry mimosa trifle
With the addition of Aperol and prosecco in this berry trifle recipe, you’ve got all your boozy bases covered. Shake up tradition with this delicious dessert that will wow your guests, and your tastebuds!
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Tips for the perfect trifle
Peruse some of the best BHG trifle-making tips right HERE.
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