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Christmas Trifle: A Classic Holiday Dessert

Christmas, holiday, Recipes December 7, 2014

Normally when I think of dessert I think of chocolate! Doesn’t everyone? But every so often I get a craving for desserts that don’t involve chocolate. Like creme brulee. It’s my all-time favorite. But today – it’s about a holiday classic – Christmas trifle with mixed berries.

Christmas Trifle made with angel food cake, pudding, berries, and creamTrifle is a delightful layered dessert and you can make it a variety of ways.

For Christmas I felt like berries were the fruit of choice for the season.

How to make Christmas Trifle - with angel food cake, pudding, berries, and creamA lot of trifle recipes call for pound cake. I opted for angel food to make it light and less calorie-heavy.

Cut the cake into small squares and place a portion in the bottom of your bowl to create the first layer.

How to make Christmas TrifleAdd a layer of mixed berries on top of the angel food cake. Then add a layer of vanilla pudding.

Repeat the layers one more time, then top it off with whipped cream.

Christmas Trifle Made with Raspberries and BlackberriesSprinkle more berries and sliced almonds on top of the whipped cream.

You can serve immediately, or chill it for about 30 minutes.

Mixed Berry Christmas Trifle. A light and easy dessert for the holidays!Christmas Trifle is a light and easy dessert. When you’re rushing around making an elaborate holiday dinner, it’s nice to end the meal with a dessert that doesn’t take a lot of finesse or time to make.

Mixed Berry Christmas Trifle. A light and easy dessert for the holidays!
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Christmas Trifle with Berries

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 angel food cake
  • 1 6 oz. package vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 3 cups mixed berries raspberries and blackberries
  • 1 small container whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Make the pudding according to package directions, whisking the milk into the pudding mix.

  2. Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes.

  3. Layer about 1-2 cups of cake cubes in the bottom of the bowl. Add a layer of mixed berries. Carefully spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the berries. Repeat the layers.

  4. Top off with a layer of whipped cream. Tip: If whipped cream is too stiff to spread, stir it vigorously with a spoon until it starts to soften.

  5. Sprinkle the rest of the berries and sliced almonds on top of the whipped cream.

  6. Chill for about 30 minutes and serve.

Filed Under: Christmas, holiday, Recipes15 Comments

Comments

  1. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    December 7, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Yum!!!!
    Kris

    Reply
  2. must love junk says

    December 7, 2014 at 9:19 am

    This looks delicious and so pretty, too!
    Susan

    Reply
  3. rosie says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I would love the starter recipe…
    These look wonderful, cant wait to make them…
    Merry Christmas

    Reply
  4. Lolly Jane says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Why are trifles so yummy?? Perfect for Christmas dinner!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 7, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Hi Lolly Jane! I think the secret is in the pudding. 😉

      Reply
  5. Tanya says

    December 7, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    This is such a beautiful dessert!!

    xo, Tanya

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    December 7, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I’ve never made one before…looks yummy, and beautiful! Merry Christmas, Jennifer!

    Reply
  7. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    December 7, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    This looks heavenly ~ almost too pretty to eat!

    Reply
  8. kristin says

    December 7, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Oh wow this looks simply amazing, pinned!

    Reply
  9. Mrs Major Hoff says

    December 7, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    It looks to pretty to eat. NAH! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Joy Schumann says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Jennifer: Hate to sound stupid but is that a large box of instant pudding? Do you think Sugar Free would work? Does is get soggy if it sits a while? (Having an (afternoon) Open House and would like to make it in the morning but I don’t want it to get soggy while it sits out for about 4 hours. Sounds delicious and would really like to serve something other than the (several) chocolate items for a change! Thanks,
    Joy from: theoldefarmhouse.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 7, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      Hi Joy! Yes, it’s a large box of instant pudding and I’m sure Sugar Free would work just fine. I don’t know if 4 hours would make the cake too soggy for your guests. Maybe an alternative is to cut the cake and cover it until you want to assemble the dessert, and make the pudding in advance too. Then all you have to do is put the layers in the bowl which only takes a few minutes to do.

      Reply
  11. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:45 am

    This looks absolutely amazing and beautiful too! Thank you for sharing this delish recipe!

    Reply
  12. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    December 14, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    Looks so yummy! What a great Christmas treat!

    Reply
  13. Heather says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Gorgeous photography!! I’ve never made one but love to eat trifle! Love your berry version!! Pinned!

    Reply

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Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, Pond and Garden, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.

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