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Christmas Trifle

A classic and visually stunning English holiday dessert featuring layers of cake, fruit, jelly, custard, and whipped cream. Perfect for impressing guests and can be made ahead of time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: British, English
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Layer
  • 1 loaf plain pound cake or store-bought sponge cake Cut into chunky cubes
  • 1/2 cup sherry or sweet wine or orange juice Drizzle over the cake
Fruit and Jelly Layer
  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen) Layer on top of the cake
  • 1 package wobbly jelly Let chill until set
Custard and Cream Layer
  • 4 cups ready-made or homemade custard Slather on top of fruit and jelly
  • 2 cups whipped cream Pile high on top
Toppings
  • 1 cup extra berries or chocolate shavings Sprinkle on top for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cutting the pound cake or sponge into chunky cubes and place them in the bottom of a glass bowl.
  2. Drizzle sherry, sweet wine, or orange juice over the cake cubes.
  3. Layer mixed berries on top of the drizzled cake.
  4. Pour the jelly over the berries and let it chill until set.
  5. Once the jelly is set, slather custard over the jelly layer.
  6. Top off with whipped cream piled high.
  7. Decorate with extra berries or chocolate shavings.
Chilling
  1. Chill the trifle in the fridge for at least a few hours, ideally overnight.

Notes

This dessert can be customized with different fruits, cakes, or alcohol. For variations, try tropical fruits or different flavored custards. Ensure jelly is fully set before continuing to avoid mess.