Delicious Mini Christmas Trifles: Festive No-Bake Delight

Mini Christmas Trifles are delightful no-bake desserts that combine layers of whipped cream, cake, and berries, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 trifles

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Layer

1 loaf Vanilla or Pound Cake pre-baked or store-bought

For the Creamy Layer

1 cup Vanilla Custard or Pudding can substitute with chocolate pudding
1 cup Whipped Cream store-bought or homemade

For the Fruity Layer

2 cups Mixed Berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries; fresh or frozen

For the Festive Touch

1/4 cup Cranberry Sauce optional
1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios can swap with chopped almonds or walnuts
Red and Green Sprinkles optional

For Garnishing

a few Fresh Mint Leaves optional

Equipment

mini trifle glasses or small cups

Method

Preparation Steps

Begin by cutting the vanilla or pound cake into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they are uniform for even layering. Arrange the cake pieces on a plate or tray, allowing them to dry out slightly while you prepare the other components.
Grab your mini trifle glasses or small cups to start layering. Place a generous spoonful of cake cubes at the bottom of each cup, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon.
Spoon a layer of vanilla custard or pudding over the cake cubes in each cup, ensuring full coverage.
Add a vibrant layer of mixed berries, sprinkling fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries on top of the custard.
Dollop whipped cream over the berry layer, covering them completely for a beautiful finish.
Continue layering with another round of cake cubes, followed by custard, berries, and whipped cream. Aim for at least two layers in total.
Top each trifle with an extra swirl of whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pistachios or red and green sprinkles. A mint leaf on top adds a charming touch.
Cover the Mini Christmas Trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, chill the trifles for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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