Sunday, December 15, 2019

Homemade Christmas Trifles

Hello everyone!
Today is my family's annual progressive dinner, a Christmas tradition we have done for years.
A progressive dinner is a meal where each course is served at a different house.
This year Erik and I were in charge of dessert.
I always try to come up with somewhat original ideas for our theme.
I thought a play on figgy pudding would be fun.
I have never seen or eaten figgy pudding.
The only reason I know that it exists is because of the song "We wish you a Merry Christmas."
Also, if chocolate is not involved in the dessert my family will riot, myself included. 😉
So, I thought a chocolate trifle would be the way to go.
It's English and includes pudding (like the song!) and I included cake (and brownies!) like an actual figgy pudding. 
I also wanted to include some Christmas flavor for those who were interested so, I decided to make two different trifles.


Chocolate Raspberry Trifle


You will need:
Brownies, Cut into 1-inch squares
Instant Chocolate Pudding
Raspberries
Whipped Cream


Prepare the pudding according to the directions on the box.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Place half of the brownie pieces on the bottom of a trifle dish.
Add a layer of chocolate pudding on top.
Add a layer of raspberries.
Add a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat the layers.
Brownie, pudding, raspberries and whipped cream.


Chill for one hour before serving.
Enjoy!


Vanilla Orange Cranberry Trifle


You will need:
White Cake, cut into 1-inch squares
12 Ounces of Fresh Cranberries
1 and 1/4 Cups of Sugar
1 Cup of Orange Juice
1 Teaspoon of Orange Zest
Instant Vanilla Pudding
Whipped Cream


Prepare the cranberry filling.
In a medium saucepan, add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice and orange zest.
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until it reaches a boil.
Once it has reached a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until all of the cranberries pop, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Set aside to cool and thicken.
Prepare the pudding according to the directions on the box.
Refrigerate until ready to usee.
Place half of the cake pieces on the bottom of a trifle dish.
Add a layer of vanilla pudding on top.
Add a layer of cranberry filling.
Add a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat the layers.
Cake, pudding, cranberry filling, whipped cream.


Chill for one hour before serving.
Enjoy!


I love trifles!
They are easy to make and act as a decoration with all of their pretty layers displayed.
The best part is that you can use all premade ingredients or make it all from scratch if you desire.
I went with homemade cake and brownies and instant pudding for ours.
But, you can use premade cake and brownies or make your pudding from scratch.
It's up to you how simple or sophisticated you want to go!


We usually include favors for each member of the family to take home that goes with the theme of our meal.


This year, I grabbed some fun festive red whisks from Target and stuck a box of instant chocolate pudding inside.
I then added tags that said "We "whisk" you a Merry Christmas!"



and "Oh, bring us some figgy chocolate pudding!" to tie it into the theme.


These were such quick and inexpensive favors.


I am so excited to present these to my family tonight and enjoy another year of progressive dinner together.
What are some of your family's holiday traditions?


All my love,
Autumn

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