Create this easy Baileys trifle recipe with layers of hazelnuts, cherries, and creamy Baileys custard. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert!

Easy Baileys Trifle Recipe

This easy Baileys trifle recipe featuring rich layers of Baileys, hazelnuts, and cherries is perfect for any occasion. A layered trifle with Baileys custard, it is a delightful combination of creamy, nutty, and fruity flavours.

Whether you’re looking for a festive dessert or a simple treat, this trifle is a crowd-pleaser.  It always disappears fast when I put it on the table.

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a decadent dessert ready quickly. Serve it at your next gathering or enjoy it as a special indulgence. This trifle is sure to impress with its creamy texture, sweet cherries, and the smooth richness of Baileys. Get ready to wow your guests with this easy and irresistible dessert!

Start this recipe by making the jelly well ahead of time, as it will take a while to set.  Combine it all, at least the day before, to allow the flavours to develop.  That makes for easy entertaining, too.

Easy Baileys Hazelnut Cherry Trifle
Yield: 10

Easy Baileys Hazelnut Cherry Trifle

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this easy Baileys trifle recipe! Featuring luscious layers of hazelnut, cherry, and a creamy Baileys-infused custard, this show-stopping treat is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for hazelnut cherry dessert ideas to impress your guests, this trifle delivers indulgence in every bite. The combination of rich Baileys custard, juicy cherries, and crunchy hazelnuts creates a heavenly layered trifle that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Quick and simple to make, this recipe will become your go-to dessert for festive gatherings or a cozy weekend indulgence. Ready to wow with minimal effort? This layered trifle with Baileys is just what you need!

Ingredients

  • 2 packets of jelly – cherry flavour
  • 1 store-bought strawberry jam and cream sponge or roll
  • 1 x 600g tub of Pauls Baileys Hazelnut Custard
  • 1 kilo fresh cherries
  • 140g Macro Organic Toasted Coconut Flakes
  • 300 ml whipping cream
  • 1 chocolate Flake, crushed
  • chopped hazelnuts lightly toasted
  • dash of vanilla

Instructions

  1. Make the jelly according to the packet instructions and put in the fridge to set.
  1. Break up the sponge into small pieces by hand and place in the base of a large, clear glass bowl.
  2. Pour about a ¼ of the jelly mix over the sponge.
  3. When set, spoon half of the jelly on top of the sponge.
  4. Add a layer of coconut flakes
  5. Add half the custard on top of the jelly.
  6. Stone all the cherries and place about half in the bowl on top of the custard. Reserve the rest to decorate the top.
  7. Add the rest of the jelly.
  8. Top with cream whipped with a dash of vanilla.
  9. Finish with cherries on top and a sprinkle of coconut flakes, crushed Flake and toasted hazelnuts

Notes

  • You can use a lamington cake or fingers instead of a jam roll

    • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    10

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 744Total Fat: 62gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 77mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 10gSugar: 26gProtein: 14g

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    © Kerry Heaney
    Cuisine: Dessert / Category: Kerry's Kitchen
    Layered trifle with Baileys

    Layered trifle with Baileys

    This Easy Baileys Trifle Recipe combines rich layers of Baileys, hazelnuts, and cherries into a creamy, nutty, and fruity delight perfect for any occasion.

    Trifle is a classic dessert with origins dating back to 16th-century England, where it began as a simple dish of flavoured cream spiced with sugar, rosewater, and ginger. Over time, the recipe evolved, incorporating layers of sponge cake soaked in alcohol, custard, and fruit preserves. By the 18th century, the trifle had become a more elaborate and structured dessert, often topped with whipped cream and incorporating jelly—a hallmark introduced with the development of gelatine.

    Traditionally served in clear glass bowls to showcase its beautiful layers, trifle became a symbol of indulgence and celebration, gracing the tables of festive occasions and afternoon teas. Its versatility has allowed it to evolve, with countless regional and modern variations, including alcohol-infused trifles and creative flavour combinations. Today, trifle remains a beloved dessert worldwide, cherished for its simplicity, elegance, and ability to adapt to contemporary tastes.

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