A festive trifle — boozy Grand Marnier oranges layered over crumbled Christmas pudding, creamy custard-mascarpone and whipped cream, finished with almonds and chocolate.
Christmas pudding trifle is a clever, lighter way to enjoy festive flavours — layers of boozy oranges, crumbled Christmas pudding, creamy custard-mascarpone and softly whipped cream. It's a make-ahead showstopper that turns leftovers into something gorgeous.
Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Easy
- 3 Orange
- 1 tbs Demerara Sugar
- 2 tbs Grand Marnier
- 300g Christmas Pudding
- 500g Custard
- 250g Mascarpone
- 284ml Double Cream
- Handful Flaked Almonds
- Grated Dark Chocolate
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Preparation
- Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the pith, then slice as thinly as possible and arrange over a plate. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar and Grand Marnier and set aside.
- Crumble the Christmas pudding into large pieces over the bottom of a trifle bowl. Lift the oranges on top in a layer and pour over any juices.
- Beat the mascarpone until smooth, stir in the custard, and spoon over the oranges.
- Lightly whip the cream and spoon over the custard layer, then sprinkle with the flaked almonds and grated chocolate. You can make this a day ahead — chill until ready to serve.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Slice the oranges thinly and macerate them in liqueur for a juicy, fragrant layer.
- Loosen the mascarpone with the custard for a silky, pourable middle.
- Whip the cream only to soft peaks so it stays light over the custard.
- Make it a day ahead so the layers settle and the flavours meld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — it's ideal made a day ahead; just add the almonds and chocolate close to serving so they stay crisp.
Yes — use orange juice instead of Grand Marnier for a family-friendly version.
Crumbled fruit cake, panettone or shop-bought pudding all work beautifully.
