Traditional Christmas Trifle Pudding – A Festive Showstopper

Nothing says Christmas quite like a beautifully layered trifle pudding. With soft sponge cake, creamy custard, jewel-toned fruit, and a fluffy whipped topping, this dessert is as stunning as it is delicious. Every spoonful is a harmony of textures and flavors—sweet, creamy, fruity, and utterly festive.

It’s the ultimate holiday centerpiece that’s easy to prepare yet guaranteed to impress. Perfect for family gatherings, parties, or simply treating yourself to a little Christmas magic.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Festive & Gorgeous: Layers of color make it holiday-perfect.
Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone loves the mix of cake, cream, and fruit.
Customizable: Easily swap fruits or flavors to suit your table.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Chills beautifully and tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

For the Base:

• 1 pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
• ½ cup sherry or orange juice (optional, for soaking)

For the Layers:

• 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, blueberries)
• 2 cups prepared custard (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 cups whipped topping or lightly sweetened whipped cream
• ½ cup fruit preserves or jelly (raspberry or strawberry work best)

Optional Garnishes:

• Crushed amaretti biscuits or ladyfingers
• Toasted almonds
• Fresh mint leaves
• Holiday sprinkles or chocolate curls

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Base
Cut sponge or pound cake into cubes. If desired, drizzle with sherry or orange juice to add moisture and flavor.

2. Start Layering
In a large glass trifle dish, spread a layer of cake cubes on the bottom. Spoon a thin layer of fruit preserves over the cake.

3. Add Custard
Pour a layer of creamy custard over the cake, smoothing it evenly.

4. Add Fruit
Scatter a colorful layer of fresh fruit over the custard.

5. Repeat Layers
Continue layering cake, preserves, custard, and fruit until you reach the top of the dish.

6. Finish with Whipped Cream
Spread whipped cream or topping over the final fruit layer, creating soft peaks. Garnish with nuts, extra fruit, or sprinkles if desired.

7. Chill & Serve
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld. Serve chilled by scooping deep into the layers.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 280
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fat: 9g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 3g

Tips for Success

Glass Bowl Magic: Use a clear trifle dish so the layers shine through.
Shortcut Friendly: Store-bought cake and custard save time without losing flavor.
Make Ahead: Assemble the night before for stress-free holiday hosting.
Flavor Twist: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard for extra warmth.

Why This Recipe Works

This trifle pudding brings together classic Christmas flavors in one dazzling dessert. Its layers are festive, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable, making it the ultimate holiday tradition for any gathering. One bite, and you’ll see why it’s a Christmas classic.