Easy Christmas Trifle Dessert Recipe
This Christmas Trifle Dessert features layers of red velvet cake, green vanilla cake, and creamy whipped filling. It’s colorful, easy to make, and the perfect kid-friendly holiday dessert for homeschool families or Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 red velvet cake, baked and cooled
- 1 vanilla cake mixed with green food coloring, baked and cooled
- 3 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cakes according to box or recipe directions. Before baking, add a few drops of green food coloring to the white cake. Once baked, cool completely, then crumble into chunks.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream to create the filling.
- In a trifle dish, layer red cake, cream mixture, green cake, cream mixture, repeating until full.
- Finish with a layer of cream and decorate with red and green cake crumbs.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Chill the trifle up to 24 hours before serving.
- Kid-friendly activity: Let children help crumble the cakes or layer the trifle.
- Serving idea: Perfect for Christmas parties, homeschool celebrations, or family movie nights.
- Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Tip: Use a clear trifle dish or jars to show off those red and green layers!