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Mini Christmas Trifles with Berry and Rum Layers Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 0h 30m
  • Cook Time: 0h 0m
  • Total Time: 1h 30m
  • Yield: 6 mini trifles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Christmas Trifles are a festive and delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of vanilla pudding, whipped cream, pound cake cubes, and mixed fresh berries infused with a touch of rum. Perfectly portioned in individual glasses, they make for an elegant and easy-to-prepare treat that’s sure to impress during the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Pudding

  • 1 package of vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups of milk

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Assembly

  • 1 store-bought pound cake
  • 1 cup of mixed fresh berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries)
  • 1/4 cup of rum (optional)
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: Mix the vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of milk according to the package instructions until it thickens. Set aside.
  2. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream.
  3. Cube the pound cake: Cut the store-bought pound cake into small bite-sized cubes, suitable for layering in individual glasses.
  4. Mix berries and rum: In a small bowl, combine the mixed fresh berries with rum if using, allowing the flavors to meld for a few minutes.
  5. Layer the trifles: Place a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom of each serving glass to form the base layer.
  6. Add pudding: Spoon a layer of prepared vanilla pudding over the pound cake cubes in each glass.
  7. Add berries: Add a layer of the rum-infused mixed berries on top of the pudding layer.
  8. Repeat layers: Continue layering pound cake, pudding, and berries until the glasses are filled to the desired height.
  9. Top with whipped cream: Finish each trifle with a generous dollop of the whipped cream on top.
  10. Garnish: Add fresh mint leaves for a festive and aromatic garnish on each glass.
  11. Chill: Refrigerate the mini Christmas trifles for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled.
  12. Serve: Present these delightful trifles to your guests and enjoy a festive holiday dessert experience.

Notes

  • The rum is optional and can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and presentation.
  • Make sure to chill the whipped cream bowl and beaters for better whipping results.
  • Prepare the trifles ahead of time to enhance flavor melding.
  • Can be made in larger trifle dishes for family-style serving.

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