A Traditional Christmas Trifle is a true festive favourite—layered with soft sponge, creamy custard, fresh fruit and whipped cream. This South African-style trifle is perfect for warm summer celebrations and brings a bright, colourful touch to your Christmas table.
3 x 80 g packs of strawberry flavoured jelly
2 x packs of 5 lamington slices
1000 ml (4 cups) medium cream chocolate dairy dessert
500 ml (2 cups) fresh cream
375 ml (1 ½ cups) of your favourite Food Lover’s Market Nuggles
15-30 ml (1-2 Tbsp) caramel treat
250 ml (1 cup) Food Lover’s Market fresh cherries
Prepare the jelly according to pack instructions before assembling the trifle.
Whip 375 ml of the fresh cream to stiff peaks.
Set aside the remaining 125 ml to make the sauce.
Place half of the lamingtons at the base of your trifle or serving dish.
Cover with half of the chocolate dairy dessert.
Then top with half the whipped cream.
Add the jelly, either scooped out or cubed.
Top the jelly with the remaining chocolate dairy dessert and then the remaining lamingtons.
Add the remaining cream to the top layer.
Place in the fridge to set.
Prepare the Nuggles sauce.
To finish off the trifle, pour the Nuggles sauce over the top, add the fresh cherries and remaining Nuggles before serving. What makes a Traditional Christmas Trifle so special is the balance of textures—soft sponge soaked in fruit juice, silky custard, fresh berries and a cloud of whipped cream. It’s a dessert that feels nostalgic and familiar, yet you can easily adapt it with peaches, granadilla pulp or jelly for a classic South African twist. The best part? It requires no baking, making it ideal for busy festive days when you still want something beautiful and crowd-pleasing on the table.
