Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Vanilla Cookie Trifle

My husband doesn't like chocolate, so I created this dessert using vanilla pudding and cookies. It is so easy to put together and can be made ahead. Everyone loves it! —JoAnn Wegrzyn, Kingsley, Michigan

Peppermint Bark Trifle

2 reviews

We're always looking for those showstopping desserts, especially during the holidays. This one is very impressive, but couldn't be easier...


Easy Key Lime Pie Trifle

1 review

I came up with this easy Key lime pie trifle because I adore Key lime pie in all its forms....


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Dirty Banana Trifle

6 reviews

What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether...


Lemon Snowball

For a special occasion like a church supper, I make this beautiful dessert. The lemon and coconut flavors go so...

Peppermint Stick Dessert

2 reviews

With every spoonful of this cool, creamy concoction, my family goes back in time to when our Grandma Dagmar made...


Cherry Cream Trifle

2 reviews

Not only is this dessert cool and creamy, it's a conversation piece when presented in a punch bowl!—Juanita Davis, Martin,...

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

1 review

As pretty as a picture, this quick-and-easy dessert from Crystal Edwards of Van Alstyne, Texas, makes any gathering seem special....


Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle

10 reviews

This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane,...


Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle

5 reviews

"We do a lot of entertaining," relates Tammy Irvine of Whitby, Ontario. "I like to make this easy trifle when...


Patriotic Trifle

41 reviews

Get ready for oohs and aahs when you bring out this pretty trifle. Don't forget to include one tiny American...

Eggnog Tiramisu Trifle

Rich and absolutely fabulous—my family's five-star dessert is simply an opulent presentation that is almost too good to eat. You'll...


Pumpkin Mousse Trifle

10 reviews

You can speed up this recipe by using a store-bought pound cake or baking and freezing one ahead of time....


Honey Gingerbread Trifle

My husband's grandma made the most amazing honey gingerbread. It's wonderful all on its own, but when you add it...


Pineapple Orange Trifle

9 reviews

Guests are pleasantly surprised to see this lovely trifle on my holiday table. Coconut, pineapple and mandarin oranges lend a...


Blueberry Delight

9 reviews

Relates Christine Halandras of Meeker, Colorado, "Prepared angel food cake makes this impressive dessert a breeze to assemble. Plus, it...

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

13 reviews

For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, this one can't be beat! Layers of rich pound cake,...


Fruity Angel Food Trifle

This summery dessert showcases an attractive assortment of fresh and canned fruit. "I refined the original recipe over time to...


Peanut Butter Cup Trifle

3 reviews

Using just five ingredients makes this recipe so simple. You can add a little extra decoration with chocolate jimmies, too....


Angel Food Trifle

8 reviews

A creamy ricotta-vanilla "custard" cuts calories and boosts calcium in this light take on an English classic. —Merwyn Garbini, Tucson,...


Strawberry Angel Trifle

19 reviews

I always get compliments when I bring this attractive and tasty trifle out of the refrigerator. Not only does it...


Three-Berry Lemon Trifle

5 reviews

This special recipe was given to me by a friend. By using some low-fat convenience items, I lightened it up...


Five-Minute Trifle

2 reviews

Frozen pound cake, pudding mix and whipped topping make this trifle easy to assemble…and true to its name. Any type...


Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

116 reviews

This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter....


Italian Pineapple Trifle

1 review

My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to...

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Cappuccino Mousse Trifle

9 reviews

"This is the easiest trifle I've ever made, yet it looks like I spent time on it," says Tracy Bergland,...


Peach Melba Trifle

3 reviews

This dream of a dessert tastes extra good on a busy day, because you can make it ahead of time!...


Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle

1 review

After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this...


Chocolate Swirl Delight

30 reviews

I made a few updates to a great recipe and ended up with an impressive dessert. Everyone loves its light...


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Angel Strawberry Dessert

28 reviews

This angel dessert is a wonderful treat when fresh strawberries are readily available. Every time I make this pretty strawberry...


Chocolate Trifle

30 reviews

For a fabulous finale when entertaining, this lovely layered chocolate trifle is a winner! Chocolate trifle recipes are a do-ahead...