Trifle recipes

A spectacular, retro-style Christmas trifle is a must on any festive table.

Have a browse through our tremendous trifle recipes, including lots of boozy creations like our new and thoroughly decadent Baileys trifle recipe, and an inside-out trifle cake.

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Paul Ainsworth’s strawberry trifle

Make-ahead summer desserts

Paul Ainsworth’s strawberry trifle

Top chef Paul Ainsworth shares a recipe from his debut cookbook, upgrading his dad's classic trifle with fresh peak-season strawberries.

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Coconut pannacotta and raspberry trifle

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Coconut pannacotta and raspberry trifle

Dreamy layers of coconut cake, pannacotta, cream and a surprise layer of raspberry compote make this trifle extra special.

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Orange and ginger cake trifle

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Orange and ginger cake trifle

Orange trifle makes a glorious Christmas dessert. Orange jelly is topped with ginger cake, white choc pannacotta and Eton Mess cream.

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Traditional English trifle

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Traditional English trifle

Raspberry jelly, thick vanilla custard, sherry-soaked sponge fingers and pillowy mounds of whipped cream: it's the ultimate traditional trifle.

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Chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle

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Chocolate and caramel popcorn trifle

Trifle can be an epic undertaking but this crunchy chocolate and caramel trifle, despite being made from scratch, only takes 30 mins to make.

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Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard

Trifles

Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard

Our stunning sherry trifle is topped with orange custard, a billowing layer of cream and praline shards. The perfect festive dessert.

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Earl grey and orange hot cross bun trifle

Easter lunch

Earl grey and orange hot cross bun trifle

This boozy Easter hot cross bun trifle with cream, custard and citrus curd is a fantastic way to use up any leftover hot cross buns.

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Baileys chocolate tiramisu trifle

Baileys

Baileys chocolate tiramisu trifle

What do you get if you cross tiramisu with chocolate trifle? Make this glorious dessert in just 20 minutes and find out.

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Oreo cookie chocolate trifle

Make-ahead Christmas desserts

Oreo cookie chocolate trifle

This Oreo cookie trifle is set to be a new festive favourite. The biscuits bring a lovely bit of crunch to the choc custard and rich mascarpone topping.

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Baileys trifle

Baileys

Baileys trifle

This indulgent Baileys trifle has been given a white makeover: with Lindor white chocolate truffles and a splash of Baileys Irish Cream. Grab some spoons...

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Dried fig and seville orange marmalade custard trifle

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Dried fig and seville orange marmalade custard trifle

A gorgeous-looking get-ahead pudding teeming with figs, zesty marmalade and custard, this is the ultimate festive trifle to adorn your Christmas table.  

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Mulled cider trifle

Festive desserts

Mulled cider trifle

When two festive favourites combine, you get this beautiful trifle made with apples in mulled cider and a syllabub topping.

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Saffron-poached pear, madeira and ginger trifle

Make-ahead Christmas desserts

Saffron-poached pear, madeira and ginger trifle

A boozy and creamy Christmas trifle dessert made from poached pears, madeira, ginger and homemade custard by Lucas Hollweg

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Espresso martini tiramisu

Italian desserts

Espresso martini tiramisu

Simply layer sponge fingers with a coffee and vodka-spiked mascarpone cream then chill until you're ready to serve this espresso martini tiramisu recipe

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Caramelised pineapple and coconut trifle with rum syllabub

Festive desserts

Caramelised pineapple and coconut trifle with rum syllabub

A boozy pineapple trifle with coconut custard makes a great festive dessert. This show-stopping pud might even be better than your gran's.

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Panettone, vin santo berries and zabaglione cream trifle

Festive desserts

Panettone, vin santo berries and zabaglione cream trifle

A master pairing of boozy berries, panettone and creamy zabaglione makes this Christmas trifle recipe one not to miss.

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