Can I Make Trifle a Day Ahead?

You can absolutely make trifle the day before. In fact, it is best after the flavors have time to marry. We recommend serving anytime between 4 and 24 hours after the trifle is made. However, for the best presentation, hold off on adding the top whipped cream layer until just before serving.

Will a trifle get soggy overnight?

Leftover trifle can be stored, loosely covered in the fridge, for up to 3 days, after which it will still be edible but the cake will be very soggy and the pudding will become looser, soaking up the whipped cream and syrup.

Should trifle have jelly?

Essentially, an English trifle needs sponge fingers or pound cake, perhaps soaked in sherry—but this is optional only if children are not involved. It also needs jelly (aka Jell-O in the U.S.), a thick layer of creamy custard, and a deep layer of lightly whipped fresh cream.