Terrific Trifle Recipes: Easy, Elegant, and Irresistibly Tasty
Looking for the perfect dessert that combines layers of flavour, texture, and visual appeal? Our collection of trifle recipes offers a variety of sweet, indulgent treats that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas feast, a summer BBQ, or simply craving a delightful dessert, trifles are an excellent choice. These layered desserts combine sponge cake, custard, fruit, whipped cream, and other delicious fillings to create a stunning dessert that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Explore our easy-to-follow trifle recipes and discover new ways to impress your guests with these crowd-pleasing, customisable treats.
From traditional flavours to creative twists, you’ll find the perfect trifle recipe to suit every taste and event.
Hot Swiss Trifle
A delicious Hot Swiss Trifle recipe that makes a change to the classic chilled version. Made with a layers of swiss roll and juicy apricots, topped with custard and fluffy meringue and served hot!
Strawberry Trifle
A mouthwatering Strawberry Trifle recipe taken from Retro Classics.
A fool-like ‘trifle’ appeared in a cookery book in 1585, but the dessert we know and love, combining cake, booze, fruit (or jelly), custard and cream has been popular ever since Hannah Glasse published her recipe for ‘A Grand Trifle’ in 1760.
Black Forest Trifle
A twist on two classics! When Black Forest Gateau and Trifle meet it equals deliciousness!
Pear & Ginger Trifle
This Pear and Ginger Trifle recipe is a must! It is a twist on the classic trifle flavours and incorporates ginger cake, pears, cider, custard and cream. So easy to make and so delicious – it will become a firm family favourite!
Raspberry, Sherry & Amaretto Trifle
A wonderfully flavoured trifle that’s perfect for the Christmas break – try our Raspberry, Sherry & Amaretto Trifle. A Dairy Book of Home Cookery recipe.
Mulled Wine Jelly Trifles
The taste of Christmas!
Enjoy the flavours of this fabulously festive dessert.
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