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Pomegranate trifle in glasses with whipped cream and pomegranate.
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4.98 from 37 votes

White Chocolate Pomegranate Trifle

Light, fabulous, and not too sweet, this easy no-bake dessert has layers of pound cake, pomegranate and pomegranate liqueur, white chocolate custard, and whipped cream. It's such a pretty and festive chilled dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pomegranate, trifle, white chocolate custard, white chocolate trifle
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 576kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

for the custard

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 ounces white chocolate finely chopped

for the trifle

  • ¾ cup pomegranate arils pomegranate seeds
  • 14 ounces pound cake use a prepared pound cake to make this dessert super easy
  • ½ cup pomegranate liqueur or pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ounce white chocolate shaved

Instructions

  • Whip the cold heavy whipping cream and 1 teaspoon of sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Strain the custard through a fine mesh strainer to remove lumps, pressing it through with a spatula.
  • Cut the pound cake into ½-inch cubes and put them in the bottom of each dessert cup or glass.
  • Drizzle the pound cake with 1-2 teaspoons of pomegranate liqueur.
  • Top with a heaping tablespoon of pomegranate seeds, a good scoop of custard, and then finish with whipping cream.
  • Garnish with shaved white chocolate and more pomegranate arils.
  • Refrigerate the trifles for about an hour or until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips 
  • If pomegranate liqueur is too strong for your taste, dilute it with a bit of water or use pomegranate juice.
  • Make sure the custard is completely cooled before layering to prevent melting the whipped cream.
  • Keep the layers distinct - the layered look of this Christmas trifle is what makes it so pretty!
  • Add a green mint leaf to really make the colors pop!
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace the liqueur with pomegranate juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 2mg