Peppermint Crisp Trifle Delight

Peppermint Crisp Trifle Delight

Introduction

Imagine a dessert that feels like holiday magic crashed into a creamy cloud and sprinkled minty stardust everywhere. This Peppermint Crisp Trifle is a South African classic with a twist. It’s cool, creamy, a little crunchy, and sweet enough to make your taste buds throw a dance party. Perfect for sunny braai days or cozy family nights, it’s the kind of dessert that disappears spoon by sneaky spoon.

Ingredients

• 1 packet green jelly, prepared and fully set

• 1 Swiss roll or sponge cake, sliced

• 1 tin (360g) caramel treat

• 250 ml whipped cream

• 1 Peppermint Crisp bar, crushed

• Custard (optional, but dreamy)

Instructions

1. Cut the set green jelly into cubes.

2. Layer jelly at the bottom of a trifle bowl.

3. Add sliced Swiss roll or sponge cake over the jelly.

4. Pour custard over the cake layer if you’re using it.

5. In a bowl, mix the caramel treat with whipped cream and most of the crushed Peppermint Crisp.

6. Spoon this caramel-cream mixture over the layers.

7. Repeat the layers until your bowl looks like a dessert skyscraper.

8. Sprinkle the remaining Peppermint Crisp on top like minty confetti.

9. Chill in the fridge until serving time, letting all those dreamy flavors settle in.

Conclusion

This trifle isn’t just dessert. It’s a spoonful of nostalgia, a little mint sparkle, and a whole lot of creamy joy. Serve it chilled, serve it proudly, and watch everyone scrape the bowl for “just one more taste.” Peppermint bliss unlocked.