Best 10 Blackberry Trifle Recipes

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Blackberry trifle is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer party or a holiday gathering. With its layers of cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream, blackberry trifle is sure to please everyone at the table. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best blackberry trifle, using fresh or frozen blackberries. We'll also share some tips for making the trifle ahead of time and storing it properly. So whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, you'll be able to make a delicious blackberry trifle that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

NIGELLA'S BLACKBERRY TRIFLE WITH CREAMY LIMONCELLO MASCARPONE



Nigella's Blackberry Trifle With Creamy Limoncello Mascarpone image

Serve this spectacular layered dessert in a trifle dish or individual dessert glasses for a memorable and refreshing ending to any meal! Perfect for Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or Afternoon tea. Inspired by a Nigella Lawson recipe.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 trifle, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 -10 ladyfingers
1 cup black currant jam
1 lemon, juice of
1 generous cup limoncello lemon liqueur
3 -4 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
1 1/2 lbs mascarpone cheese
7 ounces italian amaretti cookies
3 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Split the lady fingers and make little sandwiches of them using more than half of the jam, then press them into a 2-quart size glass bowl.
  • Crumble the amaretti cookies and scatter most of them evenly over the lady fingers, reserving a bit for the topping, and then pour a generous 1/2 cup limoncello over them.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons limoncello with the remaining currant jam. Add the blackberries, stirring gently to coat.
  • Spoon the blackberries over the crumbled cookies.
  • Whisk together the remaining limoncello with the sugar and mascarpone until light and fluffy. Spread gently and evenly over the blackberries in the bowl.
  • In a small bowl, toss together the remaining amaretti crumbs with the toasted slivered almonds, then sprinkle over the surface of the trifle.
  • Spoon into dessert glasses to serve.

ORANGE AND BLACKBERRY TRIFLE



Orange and Blackberry Trifle image

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 store-bought pound cake
1/3 cup orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
1 orange or 2 clementines
1 cup heavy cream
10 ounces blackberries (about 2 cups, or blueberries if blackberries can't be found)

Steps:

  • Cut the cake into slices and arrange them on a plate or a wide, shallow dish. Drizzle with the orange liqueur.
  • Zest the orange or clementines into a bowl and set aside. Squeeze the juice from the orange or clementines, over the liqueur-soaked cake.
  • Whip the cream in a small bowl until thick but soft, and spoon it unfancily over the top of the saturated, not to say gloriously sodden, cake.
  • Arrange the blackberries over the top of the whipped cream, then scatter with the reserved zest before serving.

BLACKBERRY TRIFLE



Blackberry Trifle image

Light, and luscious, this attractive trifle from Arlyn Kramer of Dumas, Arkansas is an impressive way to use blackberries. Special enough for company, no one will guess how easy it is to put together with instant pudding and prepared pound cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cold 1% milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 loaf (13.6 ounces) reduced-fat pound cake, cubed
4 cups frozen or fresh unsweetened blackberries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add sour cream; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. In a 2-qt. trifle dish or deep glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, half of the berries and half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

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GINGERBREAD AND LEMON CURD TRIFLE WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE



Gingerbread and Lemon Curd Trifle with Blackberry Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 5h5m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup molasses
1 cup boiling water
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Lemon Curd Filling, recipe follows
Blackberry Sauce, recipe follows
2 (11-ounce) jars prepared lemon curd
2 cups heavy cream, sweetened with sugar and vanilla, beaten to soft peaks
2 pints fresh blackberries, or 1 bag frozen blackberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons framboise (raspberry liqueur)
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 1 half-sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; spray paper. Sift flour and next 6 ingredients into medium bowl. Mix in crystallized ginger. Using an electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in brown sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Gradually beat in molasses, followed by 1 cup boiling water. Mix in grated lemon peel. Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the pan sides. Turn out onto a rack and peel off paper. Cool and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • To assemble:
  • Using a trifle bowl, start with an even layer of gingerbread cubes, top with 1/3 of the lemon curd mixture, and 1/3 of the blackberry sauce. Repeat 2 more times. Top with remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Place lemon curd in a large bowl. Fold in half of the whipped cream until combined. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Reserve remaining whipped cream for the top of the trifle.
  • Place blackberries, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan and cook until the berries are soft and the sugar has melted. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer into a bowl. Stir in the framboise and lemon juice. Set aside until ready to use.

BLACKBERRY-PEACH TRIFLE



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This trifle is rich with whipped cream, sponge cake, and the season's fruit. Traditional English trifle calls for liqueur, but the fresh juices of blackberries and peaches keep our version moist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for baking dish
1 pound ripe yellow peaches (about 3)
1 pound ripe white peaches (about 3)
1 pound fresh blackberries (about 3 heaping cups)
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups heavy cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in center. Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; set aside. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl; set aside. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Score the bottom of each peach. Gently put peaches in the simmering water. Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from water when skin easily peels away from the flesh, 1 to 2 minutes. Plunge into ice bath until cool enough to handle; peel immediately.
  • Cut each peach into 8 slices. Cut a third of slices in half crosswise (makes about 1 1/2 cups), and set aside. Place the remaining slices in a medium covered bowl, and set aside. In another medium bowl, combine the blackberries and 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside to macerate, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form;set aside for batter. Whip remaining 2 cups cream in a mediumbowl; cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, lightly beat eggs. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, and beat until mixture is pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Into a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Gently fold the reserved whipped cream into the batter in three additions. Pour the batter into prepared dish; spread evenly.
  • Scatter reserved peach pieces and a third of the blackberries over batter. Bake until the cake is golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
  • To assemble: Cut cake into six pieces. Place three pieces in the bottom of a straight-sided glass serving bowl or compote. Spoon half the fruit (and berry juice) over cake. Spoon half of refrigerated whipped cream over fruit. Repeat with remaining cake, fruit, and cream. Drizzle remaining berry juice over trifle.

GINGERBREAD & LEMON CURD TRIFLE W/ BLACKBERRY SAUCE



Gingerbread & Lemon Curd Trifle W/ Blackberry Sauce image

Bobby Flay recipe from www.foodtv.com. I have yet to make this recipe, but I was intrigued by the different flavors, and colours. Hope you like it.

Provided by Cristina Barry

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup molasses
1 cup boiling water
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 (11 ounce) jars prepared lemon curd
2 cups heavy cream, sweetened with
sugar, and
vanilla, beaten to soft peaks
2 pints fresh blackberries or 2 pints frozen blackberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur, framboise
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 1 half-sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; spray paper.
  • Sift flour and next 6 ingredients into medium bowl.
  • Mix in crystallized ginger.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy.
  • Beat in brown sugar.
  • Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.
  • Gradually beat in molasses, followed by 1 cup boiling water.
  • Mix in grated lemon peel.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the pan sides.
  • Turn out onto a rack and peel off paper. Cool and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Blackberry Sauce:.
  • Place blackberries, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan and cook until the berries are soft and the sugar has melted.
  • Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour through a strainer into a bowl.
  • Stir in the framboise and lemon juice.
  • Set aside until ready to use.
  • To assemble:
  • Using a trifle bowl, start with an even layer of gingerbread cubes, top with 1/3 of the lemon curd mixture, and 1/3 of the blackberry sauce.
  • Repeat 2 more times.
  • Top with remaining whipped cream.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

BLACKBERRY-KEY LIME TRIFLE



BLACKBERRY-KEY LIME TRIFLE image

Categories     Citrus     Dessert

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Make my own version with key lime pie filling and homemade graham crackers.
From Cooks Country (America's Test Kitchen)
1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime zest plus 1 cup juice (8 limes), plus 5 limes sliced 1/8 inch thick
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 whole graham crackers, broken in half
1 recipe Large-Batch Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream (see related content)
30 ounces (6 cups) blackberries

Steps:

  • FOR THE FILLING: Process sugar and lime zest in food processor until sugar turns bright green, about 30 seconds. Set aside 2 teaspoons lime sugar. Add cream cheese to remaining lime sugar and process until combined, about 30 seconds. Add condensed milk and pudding mix and process until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. With processor running, add lime juice and vanilla and process until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds. Transfer custard to bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour. TO ASSEMBLE: Shingle 12 cracker halves along bottom of 3 1/2-quart trifle dish or glass bowl. Arrange half of lime slices upright around bottom of dish, wedged between cracker halves and wall of dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups custard in even layer over cracker halves, followed by 2 cups whipped cream. Sprinkle 5 cups blackberries in even layer over whipped cream. Shingle 11 cracker halves over blackberries along edge of trifle and place remaining 1 cracker half in center. Arrange remaining lime slices upright around dish. Spread remaining custard over cracker halves, followed by remaining 2 cups whipped cream. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. Just before serving, arrange remaining 1 cup blackberries in center of trifle and sprinkle top of trifle with reserved lime sugar.

STRAWBERRY-BLACKBERRY SUMMER TRIFLE



Strawberry-Blackberry Summer Trifle image

Elderflower syrup is sweetly floral, similar in taste to honeysuckle. It's common throughout Europe and the UK, and has begun to make inroads in specialty stores and cocktail bars in the US. If you can't find it, the syrup from canned lychees makes a good substitute. Trifles are a classic British summer dessert; they're light, sweet, and full of juicy fruit.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups strawberries (about 2 pounds)
3 cups blackberries (about 10 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream, chilled
1/3 cup elderflower syrup or lychee syrup
1 prepared angel food cake

Steps:

  • Reserve a handful of the prettiest whole strawberries and blackberries for topping the trifle.
  • Hull and halve the remaining strawberries, and toss them with the sugar in a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside until they get juicy, about 1 hour. (If you're in a hurry, set the bowl over a pot of simmering water for about 5 minutes to speed this up.)
  • Whip the cream in a chilled bowl until it holds soft peaks. Fold the elderflower syrup into the cream and keep chilled until ready to assemble the trifle.
  • Tear or cut the angel food cake into 2-inch pieces. Scatter about half the cake on the bottom of a trifle dish or clear glass bowl. Ladle half of the berries and their juices on top of the cake, and then top with half the whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining cake, berries and cream to finish the trifle. Garnish the top of the trifle with the reserved whole berries and refrigerate for 2 and up to 24 hours. Serve chilled.

GINGERBREAD AND LEMON CURD TRIFLE WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE



GINGERBREAD AND LEMON CURD TRIFLE WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE image

Yield 8-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Use James Beard's gingerbread:
1 C dark molasses
1 scant cup boiling water
5 T butter
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp baking soda
2 c AP flour
Lemon Curd Filling
2-11 oz jars prepared lemon curd
2 c heavy cream
sugar and vanilla to taste
Blackberry Sauce
2 pints fresh blackberries or 1 bag frozen, thawed.
1/4 c sugar
pinch salt
2 T Chambord
1 T lemon juice
Put molasses in mixing bowl, add boiling water and butter and stir until well mixed and butter melts. Mix salt, ginger and soda together in a small dish, and add to molasses mixture and stir lightly. Stir in 2 c flour and mix. Turn into an 8x8 baking dish. bake at 375 for 25-35 min ot til the top springs back lightly and bread pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cut bread into a 9x9 grid for the trifle.

Steps:

  • Put molasses in mixing bowl, add boiling water and butter and stir until well mixed and butter melts. Mix salt, ginger and soda together in a small dish, and add to molasses mixture and stir lightly. Stir in 2 c flour and mix. Turn into an 8x8 baking dish. bake at 375 for 25-35 min ot til the top springs back lightly and bread pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cut bread into a 9x9 grid for the trifle. For Lemon Curd Filling: Whip cream to soft peaks with sugar and vanilla. Place lemon curd in a large bowl. Fold in half of the whipped cream, till combined. Reserve the remaining cream for the top of the trifle. Blacberry Sauce: Place berries, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan and cook until the berries are soft and the sugar has melted. Transfer to a blender and and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer into a bowl. Stir in the chambord and lemon juice. Set aside until ready to use. Layer gingerbread and lemon curd in a trifle bowl. Top with Blackberry Sauce, and place remaining lemon curd filling on top.

BLACKBERRY AND GINGER TRIFLE



Blackberry and Ginger Trifle image

Leftover homemade pound cake works well with this recipe. You will need about a third of the cake (about 6 cups of cubes).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 piece fresh ginger (3 inches long), peeled and roughly chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1 store-bought pound cake (12 to 16 ounces)
2 cups cold heavy cream
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine ginger, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves. Cover pan and remove from heat; set aside to steep, at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour. (The longer the syrup steeps, the stronger the ginger flavor will be.)
  • With a serrated knife, cut pound cake into 1-inch-thick slices; lay slices on a piece of waxed paper (for easier cleanup). With a brush, dab slices on both sides with syrup, leaving chopped ginger behind; use all the syrup. Cut slices into cubes.
  • Whip cream with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form. In alternating layers, arrange cake cubes, whipped cream, and blackberries in 8 serving glasses or dishes (or one large, deep serving dish, preferably glass). Chill until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.

Tips:

  • Choose the right blackberries: Use fresh, ripe blackberries for the best flavor. Avoid berries that are bruised or moldy.
  • Make the trifle ahead of time: This dessert can be made up to 24 hours in advance, which makes it a great option for parties or potlucks.
  • Use a variety of berries: If you don't have enough blackberries, you can add other berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries.
  • Get creative with the layers: You can add other ingredients to the trifle, such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or whipped cream.
  • Serve the trifle chilled: This dessert is best served cold, so make sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Blackberry trifle is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream, this trifle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give blackberry trifle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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