Berry Mini Trifles
These Berry Mini Trifles are festive, layered desserts perfect for the holiday season! With vibrant berries, creamy pudding, whipped topping, and cookie or cake crumbles, they’re individually portioned and beautifully presented in glassware for a showstopping Christmas treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: ~3 hours including chill
- Yield: 8 mini trifles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strawberry or raspberry gelatin, prepared and set
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Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
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Vanilla pudding or custard
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Mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
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Crushed cookies (e.g., shortbread, graham crackers) or cake pieces (sponge or pound cake)
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Fresh mint leaves and raspberries (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare gelatin according to package instructions and let it set fully. Cut into cubes if using in layers.
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In mini glasses or jars, start layering: begin with a spoonful of crushed cookies or cake at the bottom.
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Add a layer of vanilla pudding or custard, followed by a layer of mixed berries.
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Spoon in a layer of cubed gelatin, then add whipped cream.
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Repeat layers as desired, ending with whipped cream on top.
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Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a raspberry for a festive finish.
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Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
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Use clear glassware to showcase the colorful layers.
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Make up to a day ahead and store covered in the fridge.
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Swap in chocolate pudding or lemon curd for flavor variation.
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/berry-mini-trifles/