Mini christmas trifles. These incredibly easy to make trifles will be the talk of your next holiday party. Featuring layers of sponge cake, jelly, custard and whipped cream, this classic dessert works just as well served in mini dessert cups as it does in large glass bowl. With the festive addition of peppermints or candy canes, I can’t find a reason not to whip up this decadent dessert!

'Tis the season for whipping up festive desserts and be merry, but who says you need to spend hours in the kitchen. If you are looking for something that’s luxurious but easy to prep to serve at holiday parties, you will want to create these mini trifles, especially when it comes with store bought options.

This recipe is inspired by the traditional Christmas trifle, but I think the mini version is the cutest way to enjoy them. The sponge cake soaks up the flavors of the orange juice and jelly, and the custard layer adds another level of sweetness. The whipped cream spiked with crushed peppermint (candy cane) is undeniably divine. Ridiculously simple and decadent! A dessert so easy to make, you don’t even need a recipe.

Key Ingredients In Mini Trifles

Sponge cake - Slice homemade or store bought cake into small pieces before adding to the jelly.
Raspberry or strawberry jelly - The classic layer of trifle is made with store bought jelly.
Custard - Homemade custard is the best option, however, go with store bought when short on time.
Whipped cream - Fresh cream goes on top of the custard layer, and the festive tough comes from crushed peppermints or candy canes.

How To Make Mini Christmas Trifles

Jelly layer - Sponge cake cut into small cubes forms the base of this trifle. Pour a few teaspoons of orange juice to soak the cake. Pour the jelly mixture on top, and set in the refrigerator.

Custard and cream layers - Once the jelly is set, you can add custard. Top it with whipped cream.

Toppings - I opted for strawberries, and crushed peppermints or candy canes.

Mini Christmas Trifles

With layers of sponge cake, jelly, custard and whipped cream, this is the ultimate Christmas dessert so easy to make, you don't even need a recipe!

5 from 49 votes

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: British

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Author :Nish Kitchen

Servings 10

Ingredients

▢ 450 g sponge cake homemade or store bought
▢ ½ cup orange juice or sherry
▢ 3 x 85 g raspberry or strawberry flavored jelly crystals
▢ 1 liter vanilla flavored custard
▢ 1 cup whipped cream
▢ Strawberries for topping
▢ Peppermint or candy canes for topping

Instructions

Slice sponge cake into small cubes and divide among 10 mini serving cups.
Pour in the orange juice or sherry (2 teaspoons in each cup).
Follow package instructions to prepare the jelly.
Divide jelly among 10 cups.
Set this in the refrigerator for about 3-4 hours.
Once set, top with custard and whipped cream.
Decorate with strawberries, crushed peppermint or candy canes.
Assemble the trifle 6-8 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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Notes

Variations - Sponge fingers or cookies instead of sponge cake, your favorite fruit, maple syrup, honey, jam or caramel for orange juice.

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