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19 Crazy Good Trifle Recipes for Summer
Updated on Sep. 01, 2024
Strawberry Trifle
I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty trifle. You can double the recipe and make two for large groups. —Norma Steiner, Monroe, Wisconsin
1/19
2/19
Peach & Blueberry Trifle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This crowd-pleasing summer trifle recipe can be made the night before. I love that you can be flexible with the ingredients. Add any in-season fruit you like! —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
3/19
Brownie Mocha Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
By using instant pudding and a convenient box of brownie mix, there's nothing to the preparation. The result is moist and chewy. And the layers look so pretty spooned into a glass trifle bowl. —Louise Fauth, Foremost, Alberta
4/19
Red, White and Blue Dessert
Total Time
20 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I changed a recipe I found and ended up with this rich, fresh-tasting dessert. Decorated to resemble a flag, it's perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic occasion. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
5/19
Strawberry Chocolate Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
28 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I threw this dessert together when I needed something quick to take to my in-laws’. Because it’s beautiful, everyone thinks it requires a lot of effort. It’s easy. And the recipe makes a lot, making this perfect for potlucks and large gatherings. —Kristi Judkins, Morrison, Tennessee
6/19
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
7/19
Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this quick yet impressive dessert in only a few minutes. It's been a family favorite ever since. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
8/19
Peach Melba Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dream of a dessert tastes extra good on a busy day, because you can make it ahead of time! If you don't have fresh peaches handy, subbing three cups of the canned ones works, too. —Christina Moore, Casar, North Carolina
9/19
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
10/19
English Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Loaded with cake cubes and fruit, an old English trifle is always welcome at a holiday dinner. The creamy, homemade custard is well worth the effort. —Nancy O'Connor, Glen Ridge, New Jersey
11/19
Strawberry Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty strawberry trifle. You can double the recipe and make two for large groups. —Norma Steiner, Monroe, Wisconsin
12/19
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
13/19
Chocolate Swirl Delight
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a few updates to a great recipe and ended up with an impressive dessert. Everyone loves its light texture and chocolaty flavor. —Lynne Bargar, Saegertown, Pennyslvania
14/19
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, this one can’t be beat! Layers of rich pound cake, luscious cream and sweet strawberries make this treat very inviting. —Marnie Stoughton, Glenburnie, Ontario
15/19
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
16/19
Blueberry Graham Dessert
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When you're short on time but long for cheesecake, try this fruity dessert. Ricotta and cream cheeses give every bit as much flavor as cheesecake without the effort. Instead of making individual servings, you could layer the ingredients in a glass serving bowl. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
17/19
Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane, Munster, Indiana
19/19
Berries & Cream Trifles
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Layers of cubed cake, berries and creamy ricotta mixture make pretty trifles that taste as rich as cheesecake. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri
