Mini Christmas Trifles with Berries, Cranberry, and Pistachios Recipe
These Mini Christmas Trifles are festive, delicious, and easy-to-make desserts perfect for holiday gatherings. Layers of vanilla or pound cake, creamy custard or pudding, mixed berries, whipped cream, and optional cranberry sauce come together in individual glasses, topped with crunchy pistachios, colorful sprinkles, and fresh mint for a beautiful Christmas treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini trifles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layer
- 1 box vanilla or pound cake (pre-baked or store-bought), cut into 1-inch cubes
Custard Layer
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla custard or pudding
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup whipped cream (plus extra for topping)
Fruit Layer
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (optional for festive flavor)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- Red and green sprinkles
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake layer: Cut the vanilla or pound cake into small 1-inch cubes and set aside for layering.
- Layer the trifles: In mini trifle glasses or small cups, place a layer of cake cubes at the bottom.
- Add custard: Spoon a layer of vanilla custard or pudding over the cake cubes.
- Add fruit layer: Add a layer of mixed berries. Optionally, add a spoonful of cranberry sauce for a festive touch.
- Add whipped cream: Spread a layer of whipped cream over the berries.
- Repeat layering: Repeat the layers—cake, custard, berries, and whipped cream—until the glasses are filled.
- Decorate the trifles: Top each individual trifle with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped pistachios, red and green sprinkles, and fresh mint leaves on top for a Christmas-themed look.
- Chill: Refrigerate the trifles for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Use pre-baked or store-bought cake for convenience.
- Cranberry sauce is optional but adds a festive flavor twist.
- Prepare trifles in advance and chill to enhance flavor melding.
- Fresh mint leaves add a lovely aroma and festive green color.
- Adjust the amount of whipped cream according to your preference for creaminess.
Keywords: mini Christmas trifles, holiday dessert, layered trifle, vanilla custard dessert, no-bake trifle, festive dessert, berry trifle
