This Holiday, Make A Trifle

Julie R. Thomson
Updated

A trifle recipe is your savior ofholiday entertaining. It lets you look impressive, butwon't stress you out. Trifles are like secret weapons that are especially handy during the holiday season when you need easy desserts that can feed a crowd. No matter what ingredients you use, you don't have to worry about perfect presentation, because it's all about layering individual components. No more building a cake and hoping it doesn't topple over when you go to ice it. No more relying on faith when you take your soufflￃﾩ out of the oven. With trifles, it's just about placement -- and you can handle that.

Trifles also look beautiful with theirmultiple layers, especially if they're showcased in an elegant glass bowl. They have the ability to elicit the same "oohs and ahhs" thatother impressive dessertsget this time of year. But when it comes to making a trifle recipe, it couldn't get any easier. Trifles do the work for you, so this holiday season, let them.

If you're not into the traditional English combination of jelly, fruit and ladyfinger cookies, you can make a trifle with ingredients you actually want to eat -- like chocolate caramel Rolos, for example. We rounded up 29 trifles for you to serve at holiday parties and actually, all year long. Once you go trifle, you may never go back.

Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/carrot-cake-recipe/" target="_blank">Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe</a> from Brown Eyed Baker</strong>
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Strawberries And Cream Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://thealisonshow.com/2013/05/strawberries-and-cream-trifle-from-101-no-bake-desserts.html" target="_blank">Strawberries And Cream Trifle recipe</a> from The Alison Show</strong>
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Thin Mint Trifles

<strong>Get the <a href="http://passthesushi.com/thin-mint-trifles/">Thin Mint Trifles recipe</a> by Pass The Sushi</strong>
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Banana Pudding Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.highheelsandgrills.com/2013/03/banana-pudding-trifle.html" target="_blank">Banana Pudding Trifle recipe</a> from High Heels And Grills</strong>
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Christmas Trifle Dessert

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.eatwell101.com/christmas-trifle-dessert-recipe">Christmas Trifle Dessert recipe</a> by Eat Well 101</strong>
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Almond Cake, Ricotta And Cherry Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.apronandsneakers.com/2012/06/almond-cake-ricotta-cherry-trifle.html" target="_hplink">Almond Cake, Ricotta And Cherry Trifle recipe</a> by Apron and Sneakers</strong>
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Mango-Lime Trifle With Brown Butter Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/17409-mango-lime-trifle-with-brown-butter-cake" target="_blank">Mango-Lime Trifle With Brown Butter Cake recipe</a> by JessicaBakes from Food52</strong>
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Chocolate Cranberry And Cream Cheese Mousse Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bakingobsession.com/2010/12/27/chocolate-cranberry-and-cream-cheese-mousse-trifle/">Chocolate Cranberry And Cream Cheese Mousse Trifle recipe</a> by Baking Obsession</strong>

Red, White And Blue Berry Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/red-white-blue-berry-trifle/" target="_blank">Red, White And Blue Berry Trifle recipe</a> from Brown Eyed Baker</strong>
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Tiramisu Trifle

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Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/chocolate-caramel-cheesecake-trifle/" target="_blank">Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Trifle recipe</a> from Raining Hot Coupons </strong>
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Eggnog Gingerbread Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/12/eggnog-gingerbread-trifle.html">Eggnog Gingerbread Trifle recipe</a> by The Girl Who Ate Everything</strong>
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Rolo Brownie Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bakingdom.com/2012/06/rolo-brownie-trifles.html">Rolo Brownie Trifle recipe</a> by Bakingdom</strong>
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Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifles

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-trifles/">Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifles recipe</a> by My Baking Addiction</strong>
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Blueberry And Orange Trifle With Mascarpone Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://drizzleanddip.com/2012/04/27/blueberry-orange-triffle-with-mascarpone-cheese">Blueberry And Orange Trifle With Mascarpone Cheese recipe</a> by Drizzle and Dip</strong>

Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/09/peanut-butter-fudge-brownie-trifle/">Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>
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Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/2014/12/10/gingerbread-cheesecake-trifle/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle recipe</a> from Live Love And Sugar</strong>
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Individual Fruit And Brownie Trifles

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.justataste.com/2014/04/individual-fruit-chocolate-brownie-trifles-recipe/" target="_blank">Individual Fruit And Brownie Trifles recipe</a> from Just A Taste</strong>
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Chocolate-Hazelnut Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-hazelnut-trifle_n_1059558.html">Chocolate-Hazelnut Trifle recipe</a> from Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez </strong>
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Chocolate Mousse Brownie Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-mousse-brownie-trifles/" target="_blank">Chocolate Mousse Brownie Trifle recipe</a> from Two Peas And Their Pod</strong>
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Brownie Butterscotch Trifles

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.handletheheat.com/brownie-butterscotch-trifles/" target="_blank">Brownie Butterscotch Trifles recipe</a> from Handle The Heat</strong>
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Tropical Rum Trifles With Coconut Cream

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.completelydelicious.com/2014/05/tropical-rum-trifles-with-coconut-cream.html" target="_blank">Tropical Rum Trifles With Coconut Cream recipe</a> from Completely Delicious</strong>

Berry Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.versesfrommykitchen.com/2011/08/berry-trifle-and-summers-curtain-call.html" target="_blank">Berry Trifle recipe</a> from Verses From My Kitchen</strong>
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Christmas In A Bowl

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Brownie Toffee Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.somethingswanky.com/brownie-toffee-trifle/" target="_blank">Brownie Toffee Trifle recipe</a> from Something Swanky</strong>
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Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/pumpkin-gingerbread-trifle-recipe/" target="_blank">Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle recipe</a> from Brown Eyed Baker</strong>
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Corncake Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/21811-corncake-trifle" target="_blank">Corncake Trifle recipe</a> by crunchygooey from Food52</strong>
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Coconut Tres Leches Cake Trifle

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