Description

Looking to wow your guests with the ultimate holiday dessert? This Christmas Tree Cake Trifle is a colorful, no-bake masterpiece layered with nostalgic snack cakes, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and sprinkles. Perfect for busy holiday hosting, this dessert is easy to assemble, festive, and filled with textures and flavors everyone loves. It’s the ideal showstopper for your dessert table, whether you’re after quick holiday ideas, a sweet crowd-pleaser, or easy recipes that look impressive with minimal effort. Great for Christmas potlucks, festive family dinners, or cozy nights in with a sweet treat.

Ingredients

6 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

2 cups cold milk

1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Optional: red and green food coloring

1 cup strawberries or raspberry preserves

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes. Chill until thickened.

2. Slice the Christmas Tree Cakes horizontally into thinner layers. Set aside a few for decorating.

3. In a trifle dish, layer pudding, sliced cakes, and whipped topping. Repeat the layers.

4. Add red and green food coloring to layers if desired, and sprinkle festive sprinkles in between.

5. Include strawberries or preserves for fruity contrast.

6. Top with whipped topping, more sprinkles, powdered sugar, and reserved cakes.

7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries if available for a brighter flavor.

Let the trifle chill longer for deeper flavor blending and better structure.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 310
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: holiday dessert, trifle, Christmas recipe, easy holiday dessert