Christmas Pudding Trifle

Name: Christmas Pudding Trifle
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 Orange; 1 tbsp Demerara Sugar; 2 tbsp Grand Marnier; 300 g Christmas Pudding; 500 g Custard; 250 g Mascarpone; 284 ml Double Cream; handful Flaked Almonds; Dark Chocolate

This trifle layers crumbled Christmas pudding with macerated oranges, a creamy custard-mascarpone blend, and whipped cream. The oranges are thinly sliced and soaked in Grand Marnier and demerara sugar, adding a bright, boozy counterpoint to the rich pudding. Everything builds up in a trifle bowl, finished with flaked almonds and grated dark chocolate. It's a festive dessert that comes together quickly, and you can assemble it a day ahead, chilling it until you're ready to serve.

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August 13, 2026

23 minServes 4

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Method

4 steps · 23 min total

01
Macerate the Oranges
Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, making sure to remove all the white pith. Slice them as thinly as possible and arrange the rounds over a dinner plate. Sprinkle with the 1 tbsp demerara sugar, then drizzle over the 2 tbsp Grand Marnier. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the other components.
02
Layer Pudding and Oranges

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Crumble the 300 g Christmas pudding into large pieces and scatter them evenly over the bottom of your trifle bowl.

Carefully lift the macerated orange slices onto the pudding, arranging them in a single layer. Don't forget to pour over any accumulated juices from the plate.

03

Prepare Custard Layer

In a medium bowl, beat the 250 g mascarpone until it's smooth and creamy. Fold in the 500 g custard until just combined.

Gently spoon this creamy mixture over the layer of oranges in the trifle bowl, spreading it out evenly.

04

Finish and Chill

In a separate bowl, lightly whip the 284 ml double cream until soft peaks form. Spoon it over the custard layer, spreading it gently to the edges.

Finish the trifle by sprinkling a handful of flaked almonds and some grated dark chocolate over the top.

If you're planning ahead, you can assemble the trifle up to a day in advance. Cover it loosely and chill until you're ready to serve.

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