Best 3 Mandarin Trifles Recipes

Mandarin trifles are a type of dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and refreshing, with a combination of creamy pudding, juicy mandarin oranges, and crunchy cookies or cake. Mandarin trifles can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy hosts or hostesses. With so many different variations and recipes to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect mandarin trifle recipe to suit your taste.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE BLOSSOM TRIFLE

Orange Blossom Trifle image

This is a variation on a pie recipe that evolved from trial and error. This tastes like an Orange Smoothie over angel food cake!

Provided by CHEFBETHPHX

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Trifle Recipes

Time 5h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¼ cup orange juice
3 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
1 (10 inch) angel food cake, cut in cubes
2 (15 ounce) cans Mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry

Steps:

Stir together orange juice, eggs, and sugar in a small saucepan. Place over low heat, and stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved, and the mixture is very thick. Once thick, strain mixture into a large bowl, and stir in butter cubes until melted. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
Fold whipped cream into cold egg mixture until smooth. Recover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
To assemble, place half of the cubed angel food cake into the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon on half of the whipped cream mixture, and sprinkle with half of the Mandarin oranges. Create a second layer with the remaining angel food cake, whipped cream mixture, and Mandarin oranges. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 265.5 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

CHOCOLATE MANDARIN TRIFLE

Chocolate Mandarin Trifle image

Make and share this Chocolate Mandarin Trifle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 single trifle sponge cakes
14 amaretti cookies or 14 almond cookies
1/4 cup Amaretto, di saronno or 1/4 cup sweet sherry
8 mandarin oranges
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into squares
2 tablespoons cornstarch or 2 tablespoons custard powder
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 egg yolks
1 cup milk
1 cup mascarpone
1 cup fromage frais or 1 cup cream cheese
chocolate, shapes
mandarin orange pieces

Steps:

Break up the trifle sponges and place them in a large glass serving dish. Crumble the amaretti cookies over them and then sprinkle with amaretto or sweet sherry.
Squeeze the juice from 2 of the mandarins and sprinkle into the dish. Segment the rest and out them in the dish.
Make the custard. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over hot water. In a Seperate bowl mix the cornstarch, sugar and egg yolks to a smooth paste.
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until almost boiling then pour in a steady stream onto the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to the clean pan and stir over low heat until the custard has thickened slightly and is smooth.
Stir in the mascarpone until melted, then add the melted chocolate, mixing it thoroughly. Spread evenly over the trifle, cool, then chill until set.
To finish, spread the fromage frais over the custard, then decorate with chocolate shapes and remaining mandarin slices just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.6, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 162.3, Sodium 70.5, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 22.9, Protein 10

MANDARIN-RASPBERRY TRIFLE

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I found this recipe in a magazine in a dr's office years ago, & have made it for every special occasion since. I often vary the recipe & use fruit cocktail, raspberries & canned peaches, etc. It is my dh's favorite dessert & is always gone quickly at family gatherings.

Provided by KristinB

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cans mandarin orange segments (reserve juice)
2 cups whipped cream (Or two cups cool whip)
2 packages raspberry swiss rolls
extra whipped cream, for topping,if desired

Steps:

Mix water, sweetened condensed milk& pudding mix together well.
Chill 30 minutes.
Fold in whipped cream or cool whip.
Slice Swiss rolls; line bottom& sides of trifle bowl.
Sprinkle with reserved juice.
Add some mandarin slices, then spread some custard mixture on top.
Repeat layers till you run out.
Top with more whipped cream (or cool whip)& orange slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 378.1, Carbohydrate 66.3, Sugar 65.4, Protein 7.7

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your trifle is flavorful and delicious.
Don't skimp on the custard. Custard is what makes a trifle special, so make sure you use a good recipe and make plenty of it.
Layer your trifle carefully. Start with a layer of cake or cookies, then add a layer of fruit, then a layer of custard. Repeat these layers until you reach the top of your trifle dish.
Chill your trifle before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make your trifle easier to slice.
Garnish your trifle with whipped cream, fruit, or nuts. This will make your trifle look extra special and inviting.

Conclusion:

Mandarin trifles are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for special occasions, but they can also be enjoyed as a simple dessert on a weeknight. With so many different ways to make a mandarin trifle, you are sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give mandarin trifle a try. You won't be disappointed.