Mini Christmas Trifles
A delightful dessert featuring layers of cake, custard, and fresh berries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla or pound cake (pre-baked or store-bought) Cut into small cubes
- 1.5 cups vanilla custard or pudding
- 1 cup whipped cream Plus extra for topping
Fruit Layers
- 1.5 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) Fresh, can be adjusted to season
- 0.5 cup cranberry sauce Optional for festive flavor
Garnishes
- 0.25 cup pistachios Chopped, for garnish
- Red and green sprinkles For decoration
- Fresh mint leaves Optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the cake layer by cutting the store-bought vanilla or pound cake into small cubes.
- Layer the trifles in small cups or jars, starting with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom.
- Pour vanilla custard or pudding over the cake cubes.
- Add a layer of mixed berries on top of the custard.
- Repeat the layering process with more cake, custard, and berries until cups are filled.
- Top each trifle with whipped cream.
- Chill the trifles in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Serving
- Display the mini Christmas trifles on a festive dessert table or distribute to guests in their cups.
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Notes
To maintain freshness, store trifles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within a few days. Stabilize whipped cream for better texture if preparing in advance.