Summer is all about fun, sun, and of course, YUMMY desserts! And when it’s warm outside, you want something cool, refreshing, and pretty to look at.
That’s where trifles come in – they are pretty much the PERFECT summer dessert. Think about it: layers of soft cake, sweet fruit, and light, fluffy cream. SO GOOD!
They look super impressive in a glass bowl, but guess what? They’re actually REALLY easy to make. No complicated steps, just pure deliciousness.
We’ve gathered 20 fantastic summer trifle ideas for you to try. You’ll find all sorts of flavors, from bright and fruity to rich and decadent.
Whether you need a dessert for a BBQ, a family get-together, or just a Tuesday night treat, there’s something here for you. So get ready to discover some new favorites that everyone will LOVE.
1. Blueberry Trifles with Mascarpone Whip
Get ready to enjoy a truly delightful dessert with our Blueberry Trifles with Mascarpone Whip. Each individual trifle features sweet, juicy blueberries layered with a wonderfully light and creamy mascarpone whip. This easy recipe is perfect for a refreshing treat any time.
2. Strawberry Angel Food Trifle
Strawberry Angel Food Trifle is a delightful dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake layered with a sweet cream cheese custard and a bright strawberry glaze.
This light and fruity treat offers a wonderful burst of flavor in every bite.
It’s the perfect sweet ending for any meal.
3. Mini Creme Brulee Trifled
Mini Creme Brulee Trifled combines velvety creme brulee with crisp shortbread cookies and tangy raspberry jam for a truly luxurious layered dessert.
These delightful mini trifles offer an irresistible blend of creamy and crunchy textures, crowned with a perfect caramelized sugar topping.
It’s an elegant and delicious treat, perfect for any gathering.
4. Eton Mess
This Eton Mess recipe is a refreshing no-bake dessert that comes together quickly.
Each creamy and crisp bite, made with whipped cream, strawberries, and meringue, offers a truly delightful treat.
5. S’mores Trifle
S’mores Trifle offers a delightfully easy and tasty twist on the classic campfire treat.
This S’mores recipe brings all the beloved s’mores elements together in a decadent layered dessert, perfect for any occasion.
6. Strawberries and Cream Trifles
Strawberries and Cream Trifles are a quick and easy dessert, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth craving.
These delightful trifles are ideal for a refreshing late-night treat.
7. Easy and Delicious Oreo Brownie Trifle
The Easy and Delicious Oreo Brownie Trifle is a delightful treat featuring layers of rich chocolate brownie and creamy pudding. You’ll love how the soft brownies and smooth pudding are perfectly complemented by crunchy Oreo pieces. It’s an easy yet impressive dessert that’s perfect for any sweet craving.
8. Keto Trifle
This Keto Trifle is a delightful low carb dessert.
It layers a rich homemade keto pound cake with creamy lemon mousse and sweet blueberry sauce.
Enjoy this decadent, sugar-free treat that’s also gluten-free.
9. Berry Trifle
This Berry Trifle is an easy no-bake dessert that everyone will love. Featuring delightful layers of soft cake, creamy pudding, and fresh berries, this simple trifle recipe is perfect for any gathering.
10. Angel Food Cake Fruit Trifle
Create a crowd-pleasing Angel Food Cake Fruit Trifle for your next gathering. This light and fluffy layered dessert offers a delightful treat. It’s a perfect summer option and a wonderful angel food berry trifle.
11. Nutter Butter Trifle
Nutter Butter Trifle is a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion.
It features creamy peanut butter and pudding layers along with fresh banana.
This easy trifles recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
12. Easy Mint Chocolate Cookie Trifles
These Easy Mint Chocolate Cookie Trifles are a dream come true for dessert lovers.
Enjoy delightful layers of mint Oreo cookies, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy mint whipped cream.
13. Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle
Enjoy the delightful layers of this Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle.
This vibrant fruit trifle combines fluffy lemon pound cake with fresh, bright flavors.
It’s a wonderful, flavor-packed dessert that comes together quickly for any occasion.
14. No Bake Cappuccino Trifles
These No Bake Cappuccino Trifles deliver a delicious burst of coffee flavor.
You’ll love the layers of buttery shortbread and creamy french vanilla cappuccino mousse in every bite.
They are also incredibly easy to make for a delightful treat.
15. Boston Cream Pie Trifle
Boston Cream Pie Trifle captures all the classic flavors of the beloved cake in an easy layered dessert.
This delightful trifles recipe features beautiful layers of cake, rich pudding, and chocolate.
It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, offering a deconstructed Boston Cream Pie experience.
16. Strawberry Trifle
Enjoy a delightful Strawberry Trifle, a refreshing trifle dessert perfect for sunny days. This beautiful Angel Berry Trifle Sundae layers sweet flavors, reminiscent of a classic ice cream sundae.
17. Strawberry Pudding Trifle Recipe
Enjoy this delightful Strawberry Pudding Trifle Recipe, a fresh take on a classic dessert featuring sweet strawberries. This easy pudding trifle comes together with delicious layers of wafers, creamy pudding, and a light cream cheese whipped cream, making it a perfect trifle dessert.
18. Lemon Blueberry Trifle
The Lemon Blueberry Trifle is a wonderfully light and refreshing dessert.
It’s easy to assemble, layering bright lemon, sweet blueberries, and soft pound cake.
This delightful trifle makes a perfect treat for any summer day.
19. Black Forest Trifle
This Black Forest Trifle is a delightful layered dessert, bringing together rich chocolate cake and sweet cherry flavors.
Enjoy this delicious make-ahead trifle that perfectly captures the classic chocolate cherry cake experience.
20. Lemon Raspberry Trifle
This Lemon Raspberry Trifle is a light and refreshing layered dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. It’s a perfect No Bake treat for summer, featuring bright lemon and juicy raspberries.
