Trifle recipes

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

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

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

Layers of mascarpone, custard, cherry conserve, mixed berries, Madeira cake and sherry - who doesn't love a trifle?

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

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

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

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

Enjoy these individual raspberry, pistachio & lemon trifles as part of a summer menu. They're easy to assemble and you can easily pack them up in tubs for picnics

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

Combine the best of two desserts for this stunning centrepiece: panna cotta and trifle. With seasonal peaches, soft madeira sponge and custard, it's divine

This boozy trifle is the perfect end to supper for friends, with layers of amaretto-drenched amaretti biscuits, Armagnac-soaked prunes and Marsala-whipped cream

Combine two classic Boxing Day desserts to make this stunning pear and almond pavlova trifle

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

Turn a traditional Bonfire Night treat of freshly baked parkin into James Martin's irresistible layered dinner party dessert that can be assembled early and chilled until serving

Treat guests to this plant-based trifle, with layers of sponge, compote, custard and dairy-free cream. It's a great dessert for a celebration

This show-stopping cheesecake makes an impressive ending to any dinner party, buffet or barbecue. Prepare up to a day in advance.

Layer a quintessentially British pudding with sherry-steeped strawberries, meringue and cream then top with flaked almonds

A trifle cheating will still impress your friends with this made-in-moments banoffee pud

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

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

Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper

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