A Trifle Better than Doomscrolling

close-up sliced strawberries in trifle

“This seemingly simple delight has evolved over centuries, each layer telling a story of cultural exchange, innovation and the pursuit of exquisite taste.”

Australian Good Food Guide

Mixed Berry Trifle
Mixed Berry Trifle photo by Amanda Suarez via Serious Eats.

One evening this past November, Phillip and I were watching an episode of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) where the consensus on one contestant’s crumbly cake was that it would have been better as a trifle.

White Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle with Spiced Pears
White Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle with Spiced Pears via Epicurious. Photo by Con Poulos.

All the Pretty Trifles

Phillip wasn’t familiar with the term, but I knew he’d seen these classic, layered desserts before. I did an image search, looking for quintessential trifle examples to show him.

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