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Christmas Pudding Trifle

Name: Christmas Pudding Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 3 Orange; 1 tbs Demerara Sugar; 2 tbs Grand Marnier; 300 g Christmas Pudding; 500 g Custard; 250 g Mascarpone; 284 ml Double Cream; Handful Flaked Almonds; Grated Dark Chocolate

A classic British dessert from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

215

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as British Dessert in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1826685/christmas-pudding-trifle

Ingredients

3Orange
1 tbsDemerara Sugar
2 tbsGrand Marnier
300 gChristmas Pudding
500 gCustard
250 gMascarpone
284 mlDouble Cream
HandfulFlaked Almonds
GratedDark Chocolate

Instructions

01
Peel the oranges using a sharp knife, ensuring all the pith is removed. Slice as thinly as possible and arrange over a dinner plate. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar followed by the Grand Marnier and set aside.
02
Crumble the Christmas pudding into large pieces and scatter over the bottom of a trifle bowl. Lift the oranges onto the pudding in a layer and pour over any juices.
03
Beat the mascarpone until smooth, then stir in the custard. Spoon the mixture over the top of the oranges.
04
Lightly whip the cream and spoon over the custard. Sprinkle with the flaked almonds and grated chocolate. You can make this a day in advance if you like, chill until ready to serve.