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Mini Christmas Trifles

Irresistible Mini Christmas Trifles to Delight Your Holidays

Mini Christmas Trifles are delightful no-bake desserts, perfect for holiday gatherings and a treat for the taste buds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 trifles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 1 loaf Vanilla or Pound Cake Store-bought makes it extra easy.
Cream Layer
  • 1 cup Vanilla Custard or Pudding Can switch to chocolate for a different flavor twist.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Save some for the top.
Berry Layer
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries Fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce Optional festive touch.
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios Feel free to substitute with any preferred nuts.
  • 2 tablespoons Red and Green Sprinkles Optional for decoration.
  • 6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish.

Equipment

  • Mini trifle glasses

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by cutting the vanilla or pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Allow the cake to be slightly stale for optimal layering.
  2. Take a few cake cubes and place them at the bottom of each glass, creating a base.
  3. Add a generous spoonful of vanilla custard or pudding on top of the cake layer in each glass.
  4. Layer in fresh mixed berries on top of the custard and drizzle with cranberry sauce if desired.
  5. Dollop whipped cream over the top layer of fruit and save some for decoration.
  6. Continue layering: cake cubes, custard, berries, cranberry sauce, and whipped cream until glasses are nearly full.
  7. Add a swirl of whipped cream on top of each trifle, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and red and green sprinkles, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  8. Place the assembled trifles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use slightly stale cake cubes for easier layering. Chill time is essential for flavor melding. Serve in clear cups to showcase layers.

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