White Christmas trifle is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for the holiday season.
Chef Matt Conquest shares his tried and true recipe for this easy to make and oh-so-delicious festive favourite. This trifle can be made in individual glasses or made in a trifle stand for all to enjoy.
Ingredients
(Serves 4-6)
For the White Christmas layer:
200g white chocolate, chopped
2 cups Rice Bubbles
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup mixed dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, and chopped apricots
395g can sweetened condensed milk
For the trifle layers:
1 litre of vanilla custard
1 pack of your favourite jelly
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
500g of sponge cake
1 pack mini marshmallows
Fresh berries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, for the layers and garnish
For the top
Additional whipped cream
Toasted coconut flakes
Mini marshmallows
Ferrero Rocher, chocolate and coconut varieties
White chocolate shavings
Method
Start by making the White Christmas layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Bubbles, desiccated coconut, mixed dried fruit.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Add the melted white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour this mixture into a lined baking dish and press it down firmly.
- Allow it to set in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or until it’s firm. Once set, cut it into shapes (stars or Christmas trees). Cut the rest into small cubes or break it into chunks.
Prepare the trifle layer:
- In a trifle dish or individual trifle glasses, start by layering a portion of the white chocolate Christmas mixture.
- Follow with a layer of sponge cake. You can optionally drizzle a bit of sherry or liqueur on the cake layer if desired.
- Spoon a layer of vanilla custard over the cake layer.
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the custard and then your soft set jelly.
- Repeat the layers until the trifle dish is filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
To finish, add the topping:
- Garnish the top with more white chocolate shapes, whipped cream, Ferrero Rocher, assorted summer berries, coconut flakes, and white chocolate shavings.
This dessert is a beautiful and delicious addition to your holiday table, combining the sweetness of White Christmas with the richness of trifle. Make this the day before for a hassle-free Christmas dessert. Enjoy!
