20+ Unique Spring Trifle Recipes

ByNabeela Dastagir

Trifles are the perfect spring dessert—they’re light, layered, fruity, and beautifully presented. Whether you’re hosting a spring brunch, Easter gathering, or a backyard picnic, these easy-to-make, no-bake layered desserts will add a burst of fresh seasonal flavors to your table.

Each trifle features layers of cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream, creating a dreamy, decadent treat that’s also stunning to serve in glass bowls or individual cups.

Here are 15 unique spring trifle recipes to get you started!

1. Classic Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

A delicious twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, featuring layers of vanilla cake, macerated strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound cake or vanilla sponge cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and let them sit for 10-15 minutes until juicy.
  2. In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream.
  3. Repeat layers until the dish is full.
  4. Garnish with whole strawberries and serve chilled.

2. Lemon Blueberry Trifle

A bright, citrusy trifle with tangy lemon curd and sweet blueberries, perfect for a refreshing spring dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lemon cake, cubed
  • 1 ½ cups lemon curd
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Layer cubed lemon cake in a trifle dish.
  2. Add a layer of lemon curd, followed by fresh blueberries and whipped cream.
  3. Repeat the layers and top with extra blueberries and lemon zest.
  4. Chill before serving.

3. Raspberry Rosewater Trifle

Elegant and floral, this trifle blends fresh raspberries with a subtle hint of rosewater for a sophisticated spring treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 vanilla sponge cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • ½ cup raspberry jam

Instructions:

  1. Mix raspberries with rosewater and let them sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, raspberry jam, whipped cream, and rosewater-infused raspberries.
  3. Repeat layers and top with fresh raspberries.
  4. Chill before serving.

4. Coconut Mango Trifle

A tropical delight with layers of mango puree, coconut cream, and soft sponge cake.

Ingredients:

  • 1 coconut cake, cubed
  • 2 cups mango puree
  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 2 cups whipped coconut cream

Instructions:

  1. Layer cubed coconut cake, mango puree, and whipped coconut cream in a trifle dish.
  2. Repeat layers and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top.
  3. Chill before serving.

5. Peaches & Cream Trifle

A creamy, fruity trifle with juicy peaches and layers of light sponge cake and custard.

Ingredients:

  • 1 sponge cake, cubed
  • 2 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned)
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla custard
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Layer cubed sponge cake, sliced peaches, and vanilla custard in a trifle dish.
  2. Repeat layers and top with whipped cream and extra peach slices.
  3. Chill before serving.

6. Raspberry Pistachio Trifle

An exotic twist with nutty pistachios, tart raspberries, and creamy vanilla pudding.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 2 cups vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Layer cubed pound cake, vanilla pudding, fresh raspberries, and whipped cream in a trifle dish.
  2. Repeat layers and top with chopped pistachios.
  3. Chill before serving.

7. Blackberry Lemon Cheesecake Trifle

A rich and creamy cheesecake-inspired trifle with tangy blackberries and a hint of lemon.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lemon cake, cubed
  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 2 cups cream cheese frosting
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer cubed lemon cake, cream cheese frosting, and blackberries.
  2. Repeat layers and sprinkle lemon zest on top.
  3. Chill before serving.

8. Pineapple Upside-Down Trifle

A tropical-inspired trifle with caramelized pineapple and layers of fluffy cake and cream.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pineapple cake, cubed
  • 2 cups caramelized pineapple chunks
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla custard
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, caramelized pineapple, and vanilla custard.
  2. Repeat layers and top with whipped cream and a cherry.
  3. Chill before serving.

9. Cherry Almond Trifle

A nutty and fruity trifle featuring sweet cherries and crunchy almonds for a delightful texture combination.

Ingredients:

  • 1 almond cake, cubed
  • 2 cups cherry pie filling
  • 1 ½ cups almond-flavored custard
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer almond cake, cherry pie filling, almond custard, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat layers and top with sliced almonds.
  3. Chill before serving.

10. Kiwi & Strawberry Trifle

A fresh and fruity trifle with the perfect balance of tart kiwi and sweet strawberries.

Ingredients:

  • 1 vanilla sponge cake, cubed
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 2 cups sliced kiwis
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer cubed sponge cake, sliced strawberries, and sliced kiwis.
  2. Add whipped cream and repeat layers.
  3. Garnish with extra strawberries and kiwis before serving.

11. Orange Blossom & Honey Trifle

A delicate and fragrant trifle that combines the floral notes of orange blossom with the natural sweetness of honey.

Ingredients:

  • 1 orange sponge cake, cubed
  • 1 cup orange curd
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • ¼ cup honey

Instructions:

  1. Mix orange curd with orange blossom water.
  2. In a trifle dish, layer cubed orange sponge cake, orange curd mixture, and whipped cream.
  3. Drizzle honey over the top and repeat layers.
  4. Chill before serving.

12. Lavender Lemon Trifle

A floral and citrusy delight, this trifle combines tangy lemon with the subtle aroma of lavender.

Ingredients:

  • 1 vanilla cake, cubed
  • 2 cups lemon curd
  • ½ teaspoon dried culinary lavender
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. Stir dried lavender into the whipped cream and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a trifle dish, layer vanilla cake, lemon curd, and lavender-infused whipped cream.
  3. Repeat layers and garnish with a sprinkle of lavender buds.
  4. Chill before serving.

13. White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle

Decadent and elegant, this trifle layers sweet raspberries with silky white chocolate mousse.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound cake, cubed
  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate pudding
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer cubed pound cake, white chocolate pudding, raspberries, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat layers and garnish with shaved white chocolate.
  3. Chill before serving.

14. Pomegranate & Vanilla Bean Trifle

A vibrant, antioxidant-rich trifle with juicy pomegranate and smooth vanilla custard.

Ingredients:

  • 1 vanilla sponge cake, cubed
  • 2 cups pomegranate arils
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla bean custard
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer sponge cake, pomegranate arils, vanilla bean custard, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat layers and garnish with extra pomegranate arils.
  3. Chill before serving.

15. Carrot Cake Trifle

A springtime classic with layers of spiced carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, and toasted pecans.

Ingredients:

  • 1 carrot cake, cubed
  • 2 cups cream cheese frosting
  • ½ cup toasted pecans
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer cubed carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat layers and top with toasted pecans.
  3. Chill before serving.

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