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Mini Christmas Trifles

These Mini Christmas Trifles are a festive delight with layers of creamy custard, colorful berries, and whipped cream, perfect for any holiday gathering.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 packet (3 oz) jelly crystals (e.g., raspberry or your preferred flavor)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
  • 12 pieces tiramisu sponge fingers or 1 cup fresh sponge, cut into small squares
  • ½ cup (120 ml) port sherry or muscat (substitute juice for a non-alcoholic version)
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) store-bought or homemade custard
  • 2 cups (400 g) mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • ¾ cup (200 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp custard powder
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare jelly crystals as per package instructions, then divide 1 ¼ cups into dessert dishes and refrigerate to set.
  • Chill remaining jelly until nearly set, blend with ½ cup heavy cream until smooth. Pour over set jelly in glasses and refrigerate.
  • Crush sponge fingers, drizzle with port/sherry or juice, and let soak. Add soaked sponge to glass on top of flummery.
  • Pour custard over soaked sponge and top with mixed berries, reserving 6 whole berries for garnish.
  • Whip ¾ cup heavy cream with custard powder until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe whipped cream on top of each trifle, garnish with a whole berry and mint leaf.

Notes

Ensure jelly sets properly for clean layers.
Use high-quality berries for better taste and appearance.
Experiment with different jelly flavors for a unique touch.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours chilling
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: Holiday

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 60