Spiced Christmas Trifle Recipe
A Festive and Creamy Christmas Trifle
This delightful British Christmas Spiced Cream Trifle is the perfect treat for your festive menus. If you’re searching for an easy yet impressive Christmas trifle recipe, look no further! This simple dessert features layers of soft sponge cake, juicy mixed berries, and zesty orange, all topped with a luxuriously spiced cream.
Our Christmas trifle is beautifully infused with classic festive flavours like cinnamon and vanilla, creating a comforting, creamy treat that’s ideal for the season. The cream is made using Meadowland Double, whipped to soft peaks with sugar and vanilla extract, adding a rich, velvety texture to the dish. The hint of orange zest and a pinch of ground cinnamon sprinkled over the berry layer elevates the flavour, making this a truly memorable dessert.
Recipe details:
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Serves: 1 (easily scalable for a crowd!)
- Dietary: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 thick slice sponge cake (about 40g)
- 60g mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1/4 tsp orange zest
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 70ml Meadowland Double 1L
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp sugar
Method:
- Cut the sponge cake into small cubes and arrange them at the bottom of a clear serving glass or bowl
- Scatter the mixed berries evenly over the sponge cake, reserving a few for garnish
- Sprinkle orange zest and a pinch of ground cinnamon over the berry layer
- In a mixing bowl, pour Meadowland Double 1L. Add sugar and vanilla extract
- Whip the Meadowland Double mixture with a hand whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form and the sugar is dissolved
- Spoon or pipe the whipped Meadowland Double cream over the berry layer, spreading it evenly
- Garnish the top with the reserved berries, a light dusting of cinnamon, and a touch of orange zest
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavour
