Christmas trifle recipes

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a classic trifle. This stunning dessert recipe features layers of madeira sponge, fruit jelly, custard and cream

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

A decadent chocolate version of a traditional trifle, and so easy to make. Layer chocolate brownies, custard, Irish cream liqueur and whipped cream for an indulgent treat

Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

Make the most important elements of this trifle from scratch with a few shortcuts for the simpler parts. It’s a great dessert for a special occasion

Cross a Mississippi mud pie with a marmalade martini and the result is this grown-up Christmas trifle. It makes a wonderful indulgent end to a festive menu

Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day

Combine the decadent coffee and chocolate flavours of a tiramisu with a classic trifle for a crowd-pleasing dessert – it's a fuss-free finale to your dinner

A classic Christmas drink and a favourite English pudding combined, this is the ultimate party dessert to feed a crowd, serve chilled from the fridge

Indulge in this magnificent trifle with grown-up apple, raspberry and whisky flavours. Perfect for a party, prepare it the day before to enhance the flavours

Use leftover Christmas pudding to rustle up this speedy and sumptuously creamy trifle with Grand Marnier-steeped oranges

A quick and impressive make-ahead dessert with Irish cream for grown-ups, or use extra toffee sauce for kids

This extra-special chocolate and cherry trifle is the ultimate decadent dessert for a crowd. This clever recipe is simple to make but looks impressive

The perfect end to a Boxing Day banquet, John Torode's dessert combines an Italian classic with British seasonal fruit

These cherry and almond desserts will really impress your guests. The amaretti biscuits give it a special touch

This towering beauty will make the perfect sweet centrepiece for a buffet,
or a lighter option if you’re not into Christmas pudding

Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard

Everyone's favourite layered dessert gets a smart makeover - custard, raspberry, jelly and cream in a neat terrine