Irresistible Mini Christmas Trifles for Festive Cheer

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Delight your holidays with Mini Christmas Trifles, a layered dessert combining creamy custard, soft cake, and fresh berries.

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Prep Time 30

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 loaf Vanilla or Pound Cake Store-bought or homemade

For the Custard Layer

2 cups Vanilla Custard or Pudding Any preferred flavor

For the Creamy Layer

2 cups Whipped Cream Homemade for best flavor

For the Fruity Layer

2 cups Mixed Berries Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Optional Add-ins

1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce Optional
1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios Optional for garnish
Red and Green Sprinkles Optional
Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for garnish

Equipment

Mini Trifle Glasses
Mixing Bowl
spoon

Method

Preparation Steps

Cut your vanilla or pound cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside in a bowl.
In mini trifle glasses, layer with a heaping tablespoon of cake cubes at the bottom.
Add a generous dollop of vanilla custard or pudding, smoothing it out for an even layer.
Add a layer of mixed berries on top of the custard.
Spoon on a thick layer of whipped cream, covering the berries completely.
Repeat layering with more cake, custard, berries, and whipped cream until cups are full.
Top with chopped pistachios and colorful sprinkles. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cake is cut evenly for beautiful layers, and use clear cups for optimal presentation.

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