Christmas Trifle Dessert

Surprise your guests with this simple, fast, festive, gourmet dessert. Trifles desserts are quick to make and accessible to all cooks, whatever your level; they’re ideal for the holiday season. The extra taste is well worth the 10 minutes it will take to make it. You can use anything other than rum: Amaretto or kirsch will do the trick nicely. But personally, I prefer rum!  Have your golden spoons ready and tell me how it goes!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Dec 12, 2025

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Preparation time: 10 min
Cost: easy and affordable

Ingredient list for the Christmas trifle dessert recipe

Serve 4 persons:

• 1 dozen ladyfingers cookies
• 6-8 tbsp chestnut puree
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 jar of 1lb (500g) heavy cream, unsweetened
• 6-8 tbsp dark rum

Directions

1. Crumble ladyfingers cookies at the bottom of the cups and sprinkle with rum. Let rest.
2. Place a layer of chestnut puree followed by a thick layer of cream mixed with cinnamon powder and honey. This little sour taste goes perfectly with the ultra-sweet chestnut puree!
3. Let the Christmas trifles stand for 4 hours in your refrigerator before serving.

Trifle dessert recipe inspired by Eleonora

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Christmas Trifle Dessert

Author: Christina Cherrier  |  Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 min  |   Cook Time: 0 min

This trifles desserts is quick to make and ideal for the holiday season.

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• 1 dozen ladyfingers cookies
• 6-8 tbsp chestnut puree
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 jar of 1lb (500g) heavy cream, unsweetened
• 6-8 tbsp dark rum

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Instructions

1. Crumble ladyfingers cookies at the bottom of the cups and sprinkle with rum. Let rest.
2. Place a layer of chestnut puree followed by a thick layer of cream mixed with cinnamon powder and honey. This little sour taste goes perfectly with the ultra sweet chestnut puree!
3. Let the Christmas trifles stand for 4 hours in your refrigerator before serving.

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