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