Looking for a delicious (and easy!) dessert for a special occasion? These top-rated trifle recipes are loaded with berries, chocolate, pumpkin and more indulgent ingredients.
Top 10 Trifle Recipes
Updated on May 22, 2023
Strawberry Trifle
I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty trifle. You can double the recipe if you’d like. —Norma Steiner, Monroe, Wisconsin
We can answer the question: “What is a trifle?”
1/10
2/10
Berry Trifle
Total Time
25 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Berry Trifle is a delicious salute to summer! I usually serve it during the summer when fresh berries are bountiful, but you can also prepare it with frozen cherries and light cherry pie filling during cooler months. —Brenda Paine, North Syracuse, New York
4/10
Key Lime Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I saw a recipe for banana cream pie trifle I was inspired to invent a version than spun off my favorite pie, Key lime. My family loved it! Some friends got to try it, too, and they enjoyed immensely as well. —Rebecah Lytle, Ocala, Florida
5/10
Toffee Brownie Trifle
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with other flavors of pudding or substitute your favorite candy bar. It tastes great with low-fat and sugar-free products, too. —Wendy Bennett, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
6/10
Blueberry Lemon Trifle
Total Time
15 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don't worry about heating up the oven—this trifle doesn't require baking. —Ellen Peden, Houston, Texas
7/10
Chocolate Trifle
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fabulous finale when entertaining, this lovely layered chocolate trifle is a winner! Chocolate trifle recipes are a do-ahead dessert that serves a group, and it even tastes great the next day. —Pam Botine, Goldsboro, North Carolina
8/10
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, trifles can’t be beat (Psst! Curious on what is a trifle? Check out this guide!). Layers of rich pound cake, luscious cream and sweet strawberries make this treat very inviting. —Marnie Stoughton, Glenburnie, Ontario
9/10
Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
20 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Try this dessert for your next get-together. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
10/10
Pumpkin-Butterscotch Gingerbread Trifle
Total Time
11 hours 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s more to pumpkin than pie, as this impressive trifle proves. It looks so elegant with alternating layers of gingerbread cake and pumpkin/butterscotch pudding. Try making it ahead of time for a fuss-free dessert when you’re planning to entertain guests. —Lyla Lehenbauer, New London, Missouri
