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Christmas Trifle Desserts We Love

Jenna Sims, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Jenna Sims
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Cherry-Spice Cake Trifle
Credit: Alison Miksch
No Southern holiday spread is complete without at least one trifle dish on the dessert table, and these recipes will be the star of the show. One of the best things about trifles is how quickly you can create one pretty and delicious dessert. From a classic Brownie Trifle to a festive Cherry-Spice Cake Trifle, these trifles are ready for your celebration. Serve up a bowlful of cheer with our delicious and decadent holiday trifle recipes. 
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Chocolate Trifle

This dessert is so rich and looks so elegant, your holiday guests will think you spent all afternoon stirring the pudding and making brownies from scratch.

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Cherry-Spice Cake Trifle

Cherry-Spice Cake Trifle
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Cherry-Spice Cake Trifle

While we love the homemade custard and spice cake, you can save time by opting for vanilla custard mix and boxed spice cake mix instead.

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Cranberry Dreamsicle Trifle

Cranberry Dreamsicle Trifle
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Recipe: Cranberry Dreamsicle Trifle

You can make this easy, yet impressive, dessert the day before your guests arrive.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Trifle

Hot Chocolate Trifle
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate Trifle

Complete this dessert by sprinkling chocolate curls on top.

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Red Velvet-Raspberry Tiramisu Trifle

Red Velvet-Raspberry Tiramisu Trifle
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Red Velvet-Raspberry Tiramisu Trifle

Easily dress up this red velvet dessert by creating snowflakes with royal icing. Simply draw desired shapes on wax paper with icing and let them dry.

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Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate Trifle Recipe
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Chocolate Trifle Recipe

Kahlua adds a fresh flavor to a traditional chocolate trifle. If you prefer, 4 tablespoons of strong brewed coffee and 1 teaspoon of sugar may be substituted for Kahlua.

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Apple and Cherry Pie Trifle

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Credit: Photo: Gina DeSimone; Prop Styling: Kashara Johnson; Food Styling: Deb Wise

Recipe: Apple and Cherry Pie Trifle

Convenience products allow this trifle to come together with just 20 minutes of hands-on time.

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Ambrosia Meringue Trifles

Ambrosia Meringue Trifles
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Ambrosia Meringue Trifles

Treat your guests to their own mini-version of ambrosia, a classic Southern holiday dish. And the best part—they'll be ready in just 10 minutes.

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Black Forest Trifle

Black Forest Trifle
Credit: Oxmoor House

Recipe: Black Forest Trifle

If you are looking for a holiday dessert that is lower in sugar, this make-ahead dessert is the recipe for you.

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Sweet Potato Trifle

Sweet Potato Trifle
Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Recipe: Sweet Potato Trifle

No baking is required for this untraditional trifle.

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Banana Pudding Trifle

Banana Pudding Trifle

Recipe: Banana Pudding Trifle

Two classic Southern desserts come together to create one crowd-pleasing recipe.

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Ginger-Pumpkin Trifle with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream

Ginger-Pumpkin Trifle with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia Pursell

Recipe: Ginger-Pumpkin Trifle with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream

This flavor-packed trifle brings together the unexpected flavors of pumpkin, ginger, coffee, and rum for a show-stopping dessert.

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Gingerbread Pear Trifle

Gingerbread Pear Trifle
Credit: Annabelle Breakey, Karen Shinto

Recipe: Gingerbread Pear Trifle

A fun way to enjoy a seasonal favorite, gingerbread.

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Strawberry-Orange Trifle

Strawberry-Orange Trifle
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Recipe: Strawberry-Orange Trifle

Fresh strawberries and oranges give this trifle a light and refreshing flavor.

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Brownie Trifle

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Credit: Will Dickey; Styling: Cari South

Recipe: Brownie Trifle

You’re just five ingredients away from enjoying this classic Southern dessert.

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Strawberry Sugar Biscuit Trifle

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Recipe: Strawberry-Sugar Biscuit Trifle

This red and white dessert will add a festive touch to your holiday celebration.

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Turtle Trifle

Turtle Trifle
Credit: John O'Hagan; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Recipe: Turtle Trifle

Inspired by classic turtle candy, this dessert includes pecan pie, caramel, and chocolate fudge.

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Clementine-Gingersnap Trifles

Clementine-Gingersnap Trifles
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Recipe: Clementine-Gingersnap Trifles

Since clementines are available in the winter, this no-bake dessert is perfect for the holiday season. If you need to shorten prep time, you can substitute for two cans of mandarin oranges.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Trifle

Strawberry-Rhubarb Trifle
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Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Trifle

This no-bake trifle can be prepared the day before your guests arrive.

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Lemon-Strawberry Trifle

Lemon-Strawberry Trifle
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Recipe: Lemon-Strawberry Trifle

Although this recipe calls for jarred lemon curd, you can also make your own with this recipe.

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Breakfast Trifle

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Recipe: Breakfast Trifle

Layer together classic breakfast ingredients for the perfect holiday breakfast for your guests.

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    1 of 21 Chocolate Trifle
    2 of 21 Cherry-Spice Cake Trifle
    3 of 21 Cranberry Dreamsicle Trifle
    4 of 21 Mexican Hot Chocolate Trifle
    5 of 21 Red Velvet-Raspberry Tiramisu Trifle
    6 of 21 Chocolate Trifle
    7 of 21 Apple and Cherry Pie Trifle
    8 of 21 Ambrosia Meringue Trifles
    9 of 21 Black Forest Trifle
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    11 of 21 Banana Pudding Trifle
    12 of 21 Ginger-Pumpkin Trifle with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
    13 of 21 Gingerbread Pear Trifle
    14 of 21 Strawberry-Orange Trifle
    15 of 21 Brownie Trifle
    16 of 21 Strawberry Sugar Biscuit Trifle
    17 of 21 Turtle Trifle
    18 of 21 Clementine-Gingersnap Trifles
    19 of 21 Strawberry-Rhubarb Trifle
    20 of 21 Lemon-Strawberry Trifle
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