17+ Trifle Recipes for Delicious Layered Desserts All Year
Your sweet tooth called and we answered with the trifle – the dessert that marries layers with lusciousness. This roundup serves as your roadmap to classics and twists, all morsels of layered decadence. If you’re set to impress or just treat yourself, hit scroll and step into trifle territory.
Lemon Trifle
Trifles are the lazy baker’s secret weapon. Cake, cookies, whipped topping, and pudding? That’s it. This Lemon Trifle is as easy as pie — but it’s not pie, it’s better.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
Bite into layers of strawberry cake, cheesecake pudding, and whipped cream. This trifle is a strawberry lover’s dream. Forget the calendar, it’s always strawberry season with this dessert.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
Sponge Cake Trifle
Meet the trifle that’s not trifling around. It’s all business with a from-scratch sponge cake and a fruit layer. And don’t fret about the caster sugar. It’s just a fancy name for superfine sugar. So, grab your whisk and let’s get to work.
Get the recipe: Sponge Cake Trifle
Gingerbread Trifle
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill gingerbread man. It’s a whole gingerbread family, layered in a trifle. Ginger cookies meet spice cake in this recipe, making every bite a holiday favorite.
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Birthday Cake Trifle
Your typical birthday cake just got a face lift. This trifle layers a homemade cake with fresh pudding. It’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Just make sure to save some for the guests!
Get the recipe: Birthday Cake Trifle
Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake Trifle
This isn’t your grandma’s trifle. It’s a bold twist on the classic, with a secret weapon: Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake Mix. Add some water, an egg, and vanilla pudding, and you’ve got a dessert that’s as surprising as it is scrumptious.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake Trifle
Apple Pie Trifle
This isn’t your typical apple pie. Instead, think layers of graham crackers, a heap of apple pie filling, and a dollop of whipped cream, all stacked neatly in a jar. It’s single-serve, it’s portable, and it’s begging to be your next dessert.
Get the recipe: Apple Pie Trifle
Pumpkin Spice Latte Trifle
Layers on layers. Pumpkin bread meets coffee pudding, whipped cream, and crushed cookies. This isn’t just another trifle, it’s a coffee-infused, pumpkin-powered showstopper. Don’t miss out.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte Trifle
Layered Chocolate Trifle
Meet the Layered Chocolate Trifle, the ultimate bowl of comfort. Stack cake, pudding, whipped topping, and cookies — rinse and repeat. Experiment with different combinations to make it your own. A full bowl equals a full heart.
Get the recipe: Layered Chocolate Trifle
Triple Berry Cheesecake Trifle
This Triple Berry Cheesecake Trifle is a no-bake wonder. Layers of Vanilla Wafers, vibrant berries, and creamy cheese create a symphony in a serving dish. No oven, no fuss, just pure dessert magic.
Get the recipe: Triple Berry Cheesecake Trifle
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Put your trifle dish to work. This recipe layers set gelatin with whipped topping and angel food cake. The result? A strawberry shortcake with a twist.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Toadstool Trifle
This isn’t just a trifle, it’s a magical masterpiece. You’ll stack cake rounds with layers of pudding and whipped topping. Then, you crush it all up to create a woodland-worthy wonder. Yeah, it’s that kind of party.
Get the recipe: Toadstool Trifle
Black Forest Trifle
Cherries meet chocolate in a layered showdown. This trifle stacks chocolate cake, pudding, and whipped cream for an unforgettable duo. Forget the Black Forest cake, this is the real deal.
Get the recipe: Black Forest Trifle
Cookie Dough Trifle
This one’s for the chocolate chip cookie dough lovers. It’s stacked with layers of chocolate pudding, cookie dough, and Chips Ahoy cookies. One spoonful and you’ll forget all about those trifles with fruit and sponge cake.
Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Trifle
Chocolate Brownie Trifle
Taste your way through layers of texture with this Chocolate Brownie Trifle. There’s the chewiness of brownies, the smoothness of vanilla pudding, and the lightness of whipped cream. It’s like a party in your mouth, but classier. And yes, it’s topped with hot fudge.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Brownie Trifle
Easter Trifle
This is for your PEEPS. It’s a burst of springtime in a bowl. With layers of white cake, dyed in neon and regular shades, it’s a bright centerpiece for your Easter spread. Just follow the box mix instructions and add a dash of color.
Get the recipe: Easter Trifle
Spooky Pudding Cup Trifle
Pudding cups so good, they’re scary. It’s a simple recipe that won’t break your back. Perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather but still want to make something special for the kids. Easy to make, fun to eat.
Get the recipe: Spooky Pudding Cup Trifle
