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Mini Christmas Trifles

Mini Christmas Trifles: Easy, Festive Dessert to Impress

Mini Christmas Trifles are an easy, delightful dessert that captures the festive spirit and impresses with vibrant layers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 trifles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 1 loaf Vanilla or Pound Cake Pre-baked or store-bought
Creamy Layer
  • 2 cups Vanilla Custard or Pudding Or substitute with chocolate pudding
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Prepare extra for topping
Berry Layer
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce Optional; can substitute with raspberry compote
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios Can use almonds or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons Red and Green Sprinkles Optional
  • Fresh Mint Leaves Optional

Equipment

  • Mini trifle glasses or small cups

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Prepare Cake Layer - Cut the pre-baked vanilla or pound cake into 1-inch cubes and arrange them on a large plate.
  2. Step 2: Layer Trifles - Place a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of each glass, filling about one-third of the space.
  3. Step 3: Add Custard Layer - Spoon a layer of vanilla custard over the cake, filling each glass to about halfway.
  4. Step 4: Berry Layer - Scatter a mix of fresh berries over the custard, filling each glass almost to the top.
  5. Step 5: Add Whipped Cream - Top with a layer of whipped cream until each glass is full.
  6. Step 6: Repeat Layers - Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  7. Step 7: Decorate - Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and red and green sprinkles. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
  8. Step 8: Chill - Refrigerate the trifles for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the trifles on the day of your gathering to avoid soggy layers and maintain the best texture.

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