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Mini Christmas TriflesIngredients Recipe

Mini Christmas TriflesIngredients Recipe
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Celebrate the holidays with these delightful Mini Christmas Trifles, featuring four festive and easy-to-make variations including Death by Chocolate, Lemon, Fruit Lovers, and Peppermint trifles. Each trifle offers a unique combination of textures and flavors, perfect for sharing and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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Death by Chocolate Trifle Dessert

  • 2 boxes Chocolate Mousse mix
  • 1 box Brownie mix
  • 2 containers Cool Whip (approx. 16 oz each)
  • 6 Heath Bars, crushed

Lemon Trifle Dessert

  • Lemon curd (about 1 cup)
  • 2 containers Cool Whip (approx. 16 oz each)
  • 1 pre-bought Pound Cake
  • 5 lemons, for zesting

Fruit Lovers Trifle Dessert

  • 1 pre-bought Angel food cake
  • 1 jar Fruit Jam (approx. 12 oz), homemade or store-bought
  • 2 containers Cool Whip (approx. 16 oz each)
  • 6 containers Fresh fruit (Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries; approx. 1 cup each), washed, dried, and chopped if desired

Peppermint Trifle Dessert

  • 1 lb Vanilla wafers, divided
  • 1 pint Whipping cream, whipped
  • 8 oz package Mini Marshmallows
  • 1 cup Crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

  1. Death by Chocolate Trifle: Bake the brownies according to box instructions and let them cool completely. Break the brownies into small chunks. Prepare the chocolate mousse mix as per package directions. Crush the Heath bars finely. In serving cups, layer brownie chunks at the bottom, followed by a layer of chocolate mousse, next a layer of Cool Whip, and top with crushed Heath bars.
  2. Lemon Trifle: Cut or crumble the pound cake into small chunks and place them at the bottom of the serving cups. Add a layer of lemon curd, pressing it gently into the pound cake. Spread a layer of Cool Whip evenly on top. Finish by sprinkling fresh lemon zest over each cup for brightness and aroma.
  3. Fruit Lovers Trifle: Crumble or cut the angel food cake into small pieces and place in the bottom of each serving cup. Generously cover the cake with your choice of fruit jam. Add a layer of Cool Whip over the jam. Arrange an assortment of fresh washed, dried, and chopped fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries on the top layer to finish.
  4. Peppermint Trifle: Crush half of the vanilla wafers and layer them at the bottom of your serving cups. In a bowl, gently fold whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candy together. Layer this mixture on top of the crushed wafers. Top the trifle with the remaining crushed vanilla wafers and an additional sprinkle of crushed peppermint candy for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use clear serving cups or mini jars for a festive presentation allowing the colorful layers to show.
  • Chill trifles for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
  • Substitute fresh whipped cream for Cool Whip if preferred for a fresher taste.
  • These trifles can be made a day ahead for convenience; keep refrigerated.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free brownie mix, pound cake, and vanilla wafers.
  • Adjust sweetness by choosing low-sugar jams or sugar-free mousse mixes if desired.

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