Trifle is a bit of a love-it-or-hate it Christmas dessert, but as far as we're concerned, it deserves to be the hero of this year's Christmas dinner. And whether you like it the traditional way as Grandma used to make it, or you fancy making it sparkle just a tiny bit more with the addition of figs, pears and quince, you'll be sure to find something that satisfies every guest's taste.
22 Christmas trifle recipes
The pièce de résistance on the festive eating agenda.
![**[Summer mixed berry trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/summer-mixed-berry-trifle-27808|target="_blank")**
Whether is for Christmas dessert or another special summer party, this show-stopping sweet will have everyone asking for more.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/27/RecipesBR103901/summer-mixed-berry-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Whether is for Christmas dessert or another special summer party, this show-stopping sweet will have everyone asking for more.
![**[Rosé and raspberry trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/rose-and-raspberry-trifle-31407|target="_blank")**
Everyone will love this grown up trifle featuring a light homemade sponge, rosé jelly and fresh raspberries.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AwwFood/2019/12/13/31407/WW1913_Fooddess_trifle-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Everyone will love this grown up trifle featuring a light homemade sponge, rosé jelly and fresh raspberries.
![**[Champagne & orange French macaron trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/champagne-and-orange-french-macaroon-trifle-8505|target="_blank")**
Yes, there's macarons in this recipe.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/19/e316cea2a536430f80d02ffb47fad9c9/champagne---orange-french-macaroontrifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Champagne & orange French macaron trifle
Yes, there's macarons in this recipe.
![**[Berry trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/berry-trifle-14279|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/1f3b500719234493b4bfe9d623223558/berry-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Christmas trifle cake](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/christmas-trifle-cake-32092|target="_blank")**
This berry-topped spectacle packs serious Christmas punch.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AwwFood/2020/11/16/32092/Trifleheader.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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This berry-topped spectacle packs serious Christmas punch.
![**[Chocolate raspberry trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/chocolate-raspberry-trifle-15837|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AWW/2013/10/26/21435/choc-raspberry-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Summer trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/summer-trifle-25468|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/28/BR113210/mum-s-summer-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![This delicious [trifle torte](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/trifle-torta-15426|target="_blank") recipe calls for the sponge to be made from scratch, however to save time it is also fine to use store-bought or to prepare the sponge in advance.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/331a9bcb69bd411ab32b140470be165b/trifle-torta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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This delicious trifle torte recipe calls for the sponge to be made from scratch, however to save time it is also fine to use store-bought or to prepare the sponge in advance.
![**[Panettone trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/panettone-trifle-13041|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AWW/2013/09/18/19787/trifle-main.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Black forest trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/black-forest-trifle-11818|target="_blank")**
Chocolate and cherry in a trifle - what more could you ask for?](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/6bf807c3aa204797b43cabd81f712327/black-forest-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Chocolate and cherry in a trifle - what more could you ask for?
![**[Classic trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/classic-trifle-17322|target="_blank")**
It doesn't feel like Christmas without this classic treat on the table.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AwwFood/2018/11/19/17322/Trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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It doesn't feel like Christmas without this classic treat on the table.
![**[Lemon curd, blueberry and meringue trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/lemon-curd-blueberry-and-meringue-trifle-14919|target="_blank")**
This beautiful layered trifle is perfect for a special occasion.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/0832eab6db4244c2a0320002d7878f4a/lemon-curd--blueberry-and-meringue-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Lemon curd, blueberry and meringue trifle
This beautiful layered trifle is perfect for a special occasion.
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Whether is for Christmas dessert or another special summer party, this show-stopping sweet will have everyone asking for more.
![**[Pear and marshmallow trifles](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/pear-and-marshmallow-trifles-3066|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/19/edd6e9d1b91346fa93cf78433865e31e/pear-and-marshmallow-trifles.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![Topped with strawberries, raspberries and white chocolate curls, this [Irish cream and berry trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/white-chocolate-irish-cream-and-berry-trifle-15481|target="_blank") is a triumph. Creamy, fruity and spiked with alcohol, it's a celebration in a dish.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/19/4adeff9453b9427fa654a0019cbac4aa/white-chocolate--irish-cream-and-berry-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Topped with strawberries, raspberries and white chocolate curls, this Irish cream and berry trifle is a triumph. Creamy, fruity and spiked with alcohol, it's a celebration in a dish.
![The clue is in the name. This is, no question, the [ultimate berry trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/ultimate-berry-mascarpone-trifle-12269|target="_blank"). It is perfect for any special occasion.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/20/671211b228d64f4caf98b37cc9214419/ultimate-berry-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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The clue is in the name. This is, no question, the ultimate berry trifle. It is perfect for any special occasion.
![**[Fig, almond and mascarpone trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/fig-almond-and-mascarpone-trifle-10774|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/9415d07b6000467eba1d2a25104f4022/fig--almond-and-mascarpone-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Julie Goodwin's chocolate trifle recipe](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/julie-goodwins-chocolate-trifle-29563|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AwwFood/2019/11/21/29563/Choc-trifle-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Grandma's trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/grandmas-trifle-3783|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/20/cdeafe39b0004587a9c48080d5bc4a02/grandma-s-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Classic trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/classic-trifle-11656|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/76f08590840a4154b80286f45ec68b6e/classic-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![You could use apricots as well or instead of either fruit for this divine [peach and nectarine trifle.](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/peach-and-nectarine-trifle-15134|target="_blank") As a rule of thumb, just go with whatever is best in season.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/b3d189d899b34935b265a94db2970560/peach-and-nectarine-trifle.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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You could use apricots as well or instead of either fruit for this divine peach and nectarine trifle. As a rule of thumb, just go with whatever is best in season.
![**[Classic Christmas trifle](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/classic-christmas-trifle-29557|target="_blank")**
Imagine this stunning dessert as your centrepiece](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2018/06/22/31018/Christmas-trifle-(3).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Imagine this stunning dessert as your centrepiece
