Rhubarb and Custard Trifle

Rhubarb and Custard Trifle

This rhubarb and custard trifle recipe was actually inspired by an M&S rhubarb and custard trifle I bought from there some years back. After trying – unsuccessfully – to buy it again some time later, I forgot all about it. Then I stumbled upon a …

White Forest Trifle

White Forest Trifle

Why a White Forest trifle? Because I was tasked with making a trifle for Christmas Day lunch at my bestie’s house. A Black Forest trifle came to mind first, but I thought white chocolate would make the dessert look more wintry. A White Christmas trifle, …

Gingerbread Trifle

Gingerbread Trifle

This easy gingerbread trifle recipe was inspired by ‘Lebkuchen‘ – those German Christmas treats consisting of chocolate coated gingerbread hearts with an apricot filling. So addictive – every time I shop at the supermarket I seem to end up with a bag – or three …

Unicorn Desserts: Trifle

Unicorn Desserts: Trifle

Don’t be alarmed – no mythical creatures were harmed in the making of this unicorn trifle! My daughter had a pair of magical unicorn slippers, which she instantly fell in love with, to the extent that she wanted to sleep in them the first night. They inspired …

Eton Mess Trifle

Eton Mess Trifle

This Eton mess trifle was devised as a gluten free alternative for a friend avoiding the sticky stuff. Instead of using sponge fingers or cake, I thought it would be nice to adorn the top with pretty swirls of meringue and fresh strawberries. It’s one of …

Pineapple Trifle with Coconut

Pineapple Trifle with Coconut

This coconut and pineapple trifle recipe was inspired by a bottle of Malibu, believe it or not! It reminded me of Malibu and pineapple, which was popular when I was a teenager. Delicious, if you have a sweet tooth. I’d used most flavours of jelly already in …

Shot Glass Desserts

Shot Glass Desserts

These shot glass desserts are basically mini trifles. These quick desserts in a glass are made in the same way as a larger trifle, and are deceptively easy to put together. The recipe was born when I offered to make something for a friend’s afternoon tea …