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Creamy Christmas Trifle Parfait Shots

Festive mini trifle shots layered with fluffy cream, cake, and fruit—perfect for holiday parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 shots
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 2 cups vanilla cake cubes
Cream Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Layer
  • 1.5 cups strawberries or raspberries chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Shot glasses or small cups

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until combined.
  3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  4. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
  5. Layer cake, cream, and fruit into shot glasses.
  6. Repeat layers and finish with cream and garnish.
  7. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Customize with different cake flavors or festive toppings.