18 Impressive Yet Easy Christmas Trifle Recipes

Although there are lots of different desserts you can make for Christmas and throughout the holidays, there’s something nostalgic and extra-special about Christmas trifle recipes. There is more choice than ever, although the classic style of trifle your grandmother might well have made will never lose its appeal. But if you want to experiment, you can choose from different variations like tiramisu cheesecake trifle or a Scottish version of trifle!

Tiramisu Cheesecake Mini Trifles

A glass of milk with a moose on top, perfect for Christmas trifles. This is one of the best Christmas trifle recipes.
Tiramisu Cheesecake Mini Trifles. Photo credit: xoxoBella

A delicious dessert for chocolate lovers, these individual tiramisu cheesecake mini trifles are indulgent and yummy. They’re not hard to prepare and you don’t need many different ingredients either. Tiramisu trifle makes a great festive dessert and served in cute moose glasses these are sure to be a real conversation piece! These tiramisu dessert cups are made with soft ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
Get the Recipe: Tiramisu Cheesecake Mini Trifles

Gingerbread Trifle

A delightful Christmas trifle served in a beautiful glass bowl.
Gingerbread Trifle. Photo credit: xoxoBella

Why not make a gingerbread trifle this holiday season? It’s an easy dessert to make with cake and pudding layers as well as vanilla and caramel flavours and an indulgent splash of brandy. The spices in this holiday trifle recipe are fun and festive and pair beautifully with the other flavours in this exciting take on traditional trifle.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Trifle

Festive Sherry Trifle Recipe

A Christmas trifle in a glass with whipped cream and raspberries.
Festive Sherry Trifle Recipe. Photo credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

We all know that Christmas is the perfect time for indulging in those extra-special treats, and what better way to make your festive feast unforgettable than with a show-stopping Sherry Trifle?
Get the Recipe: Festive Sherry Trifle Recipe

Peppermint Cheesecake Trifle

Christmas red velvet trifle in glasses with candy canes.
Peppermint Cheesecake Trifle. Photo credit: Tastes of Lizzy T.

Red velvet cake layered with peppermint cream cheese filling, mint Oreos, Cool Whip and peppermint crunch candies fills this peppermint cheesecake trifle. This festive, layered, holiday dessert will serve (and wow!) a crowd. This is one of the best Christmas trifle recipes.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Cheesecake Trifle

Amazing Oreo Trifle

Christmas trifle in a glass with sparklers.
Amazing Oreo Trifle. Photo credit: A Mummy Too.

If you’re scouring the internet for chocolate trifle recipes, look no further. This Oreo trifle is really easy to make and the result is incredibly eye catching and utterly delicious
Get the Recipe: Amazing Oreo Trifle

Easy Holiday Gingerbread Trifle

An exquisitely presented trifle in a glass bowl, adorned with fluffy whipped cream and tantalizing slices of bananas.
Easy Holiday Gingerbread Trifle. Photo credit: The Aschroft Family Table.

This Gingerbread Trifle features layers of homemade gingerbread cake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and toffee bits. It’s a festive holiday dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
Get the Recipe: Easy Holiday Gingerbread Trifle

Mixed Berry Trifles With Butter Cake

A Christmas berry trifle in a glass with whipped cream and berries.
Mixed Berry Trifles With Butter Cake. Photo credit: Brittney Breaks Bread.

Mixed Berry Trifles with Butter Cake is a refreshing dessert, layered with fresh berries, butter cake, and whipped cream!
Get the Recipe: Mixed Berry Trifles With Butter Cake

Lemon Berry Trifle

A Christmas trifle filled with fruit and whipped cream.
Lemon Berry Trifle. Photo credit: Sallys Baking Addiction.

This show-stopping lemon berry trifle recipe includes lemon pound cake, fresh berries, a lemon cheesecake filling, and fresh whipped cream. Use store-bought cake if you’re short on time!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Berry Trifle

Strawberry Trifle

Christmas trifle in a jar with whipped cream and strawberries.
Strawberry Trifle. Photo credit: Baked by Blair.

If you’re looking for the best recipe for strawberry trifle, look no further! My trifle recipe pairs fluffy, moist, and flavourful vanilla cake layers with rich vanilla pudding and oodles of fresh strawberries.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Trifle

Strawberry Heaven On Earth Cake

A slice of cherry ice cream cake, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Strawberry Heaven On Earth Cake. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Heaven On Earth Cake is a light, fluffy dessert that’s filled with pieces of angel food cake, a creamy vanilla pudding layer, and strawberry pie filling! The perfect treat for strawberry lovers to enjoy year-round!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Heaven On Earth Cake

Cranberry Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle

A Christmas trifle in a glass bowl with whipped cream and red raspberries.
Cranberry Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle. Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

This Cranberry Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle just might become your go-to winter holiday dessert. Trifles are fantastic desserts for large parties – they feed a crowd and can be assembled ahead. Components can even be made further ahead. Win-win !
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle

You Mocha Me Crazy (Mocha Cookie Dessert)

A group of Christmas trifles filled with chocolate pudding and whipped cream.
You Mocha Me Crazy (Mocha Cookie Dessert). Photo credit: Cuss Kitchen.

What could be better than a Mocha Cookie Dessert? The perfect solution for a world full of crazy! This dessert is light but luxurious, Indulgent but low calorie(OK – not so much) – But it is a delicious taste that will bring you and your loved ones from the edge…
Get the Recipe: You Mocha Me Crazy (Mocha Cookie Dessert)

Peppermint Candy Brownie Trifle

A trifle dessert perfect for Christmas, topped with candy canes and whipped cream.
Peppermint Candy Brownie Trifle. Photo credit: The Baking Chocola Tess.

This festive trifle is perfect for all your holiday celebrations layered with candy cane white chocolate covered brownies, a luscious cookies and cream filling, dollops of hazelnut spread, marshmallows and peppermint whipped cream, with candy canes love throughout!
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Candy Brownie Trifle

Death by Chocolate

A person holding a spoon in a glass of chocolate pudding, enjoying a festive Christmas treat.
Death by Chocolate. Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

This healthier version of the classic Death by Chocolate doesn’t skimp on the flavor or decadence! It’s gluten free, dairy free, and paleo as well as the perfect make ahead dessert for any special occasion. Add this to you list of favorite Christmas trifle recipes.
Get the Recipe: Death by Chocolate

Typsy Laird, Authentic Scottish Trifle

A glass bowl filled with whipped cream, raspberries, and Christmas spirit.
Typsy Laird, Authentic Scottish Trifle For Christmas And Burns Night. Photo credit: Christinas Cucina.

If you’re into Drambuie and Scottish food, this typsy laird recipe is going to knock your socks off! It’s a wonderful trifle that has “Scotland” written all over it. I’ve adapted the original recipe to make it much easier, too.
Get the Recipe: Typsy Laird, Authentic Scottish Trifle

English Christmas Trifle

A festive Christmas trifle with raspberries and cream in a glass.
English Christmas Trifle. Photo credit: What a Girl Eats.

Christmas Trifle is a classic English dessert with layers of pound cake, crème anglaise, fresh fruit, and whipped cream. This holiday trifle uses raspberries and poached pears, making it as delicious as it is beautiful.
Get the Recipe: English Christmas Trifle

Brownie Trifle

Chocolate brownie trifle in a glass bowl perfect for Christmas.
Brownie Trifle. Photo credit: Amandas Cookin.

This beautiful brownie trifle stands tall with layers of chewy brownie chunks, fluffy chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. 5 ingredients and a trifle bowl are all you need to make this impressively easy dessert!
Get the Recipe: Brownie Trifle

Chocolate Strawberry Trifle

A Trifle dish with strawberries and whipped cream.
Chocolate Strawberry Trifle. Photo credit: Homemade Hooplah.

Decadent layers of brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and strawberries make this chocolate strawberry trifle a must-make for any and all occasions.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Trifle

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