Let’s talk trifle

[Pea-n-Me]

Does anyone else enjoy making trifle?

I make a gingerbread one which is pretty good at this time of year.

I’ve been looking at recipes, some of the peppermint ones look good (if you like peppermint).

And I saw a blueberry cheescake one that also looked good, recipe here:

https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/easy-blueberry-cheesecake-trifle/



What other ones do you like to make? Have a favorite recipe to share?

Personally, I like to keep them simple.

( ETA Please let’s not argue about box mixes or cool whip! )

 

[Dan Murphy]

Is that a long I or a short I?

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Is that a long I or a short I?

Why, it’s not an I at all, Dan!

 

[OneOftheB's]

I made a lemon berry trifle for a New Year's party at a friends house many years ago. She is British, so it seemed fun. It went over so well that I'm no longer even asked what I want to bring for get togethers with that friend group, just get a "I have you down to bring your trifle" if I ask what I can bring.

My kids' school also does a feast near Thanksgiving with families bringing international foods. You are encouraged to bring a dish from the country your family came from. I brought the trifle the year my son's class had it (my family originated mostly from Great Britain) and my daughter requested the trifle this year for her class's feast. When I brought it a few years ago it was devoured within 10 minutes.

 

[Christine]

@Pea-n-Me and @OneOftheB's you can't just talk about Gingerbread or Lemon Berry Trifle like that an NOT give the recipe. Share, share!!

And no I've never made one. Generally stayed away from them because most recipes used Cool Whip. My son used to have issues with Cool Whip, but he's 27 now and I think he's okay, lol.
But wondering if there are any non-Cool Whip recipes anyway. Not a huge fan of it but it's not a big deal when mixed up with stuff.

 

[lovesmurfs]

I've made this Chocolate Trifle for a number of functions -- never any leftovers. If you want, you can do a fat-free brownie, sugar-free pudding mix, and fat-free Cool Whip.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/19017/chocolate-trifle/

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Lol, Christine. The gingerbread one is super easy, and the bowl is always empty.

You make gingerbread (I use a box mix). When cool, crumble it up. Then layer it with vanilla pudding and whipped cream in a trifle bowl. (I have seen versions with jarred caramel, too, but I don’t usually use that; you could if you want.) Finish with whipped cream and crumble some gingerbread cookies on the top. (I have also seen toffee bits used.)

You can make your own whipped cream using heavy cream, vanilla and powdered sugar if you prefer to Cool Whip.

Not mine, but to give an idea of what it can look like:

 

[Christine]

Lol, Christine. The gingerbread one is super easy, and the bowl is always empty.

You make gingerbread (I use a box mix). When cool, crumble it up. Then layer it with vanilla pudding and whipped cream in a trifle bowl. (I have seen versions with jarred caramel, too, but I don’t usually use that; you could if you want.) Finish with whipped cream and crumble some gingerbread cookies on the top. (I have also seen toffee bits used.)

You can make your own whipped cream using heavy cream and powdered sugar if you prefer to Cool Whip.

Not mine, but to give an idea of what it can look like:

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Looks delicious. I love gingerbread!

 

[lovesmurfs]

And here's an LOL. I made a Black Forest Cherry cake once that slid off the plate onto the counter -- only the top of the layers was saved. I put it aside, scraped the mess from the counter into a trifle bowl, squished it around some, and added the top back on. One of the first things that went at the potluck.

 

[bcwife76]

@Pea-n-Me and @OneOftheB's you can't just talk about Gingerbread or Lemon Berry Trifle like that an NOT give the recipe. Share, share!!

And no I've never made one. Generally stayed away from them because most recipes used Cool Whip. My son used to have issues with Cool Whip, but he's 27 now and I think he's okay, lol.
But wondering if there are any non-Cool Whip recipes anyway. Not a huge fan of it but it's not a big deal when mixed up with stuff.

A traditional english trifle would NEVER use Cool Whip. Also, it has booze lol

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Actually, I think most of the trifles are pretty easy; or at least they can be. That’s what I like about them!

I made a lemon berry trifle for a New Year's party at a friends house many years ago. She is British, so it seemed fun. It went over so well that I'm no longer even asked what I want to bring for get togethers with that friend group, just get a "I have you down to bring your trifle" if I ask what I can bring.

My kids' school also does a feast near Thanksgiving with families bringing international foods. You are encouraged to bring a dish from the country your family came from. I brought the trifle the year my son's class had it (my family originated mostly from Great Britain) and my daughter requested the trifle this year for her class's feast. When I brought it a few years ago it was devoured within 10 minutes.

Some of the English Trifles look so amazing! (But seem maybe a little more complicated?) How do you make yours? I love lemon!

DD’s culinary class in HS did something similar for the holidays. They had to pick a country, do a project on the history of their holidays, and make something from there to share. It was such a fun project! DD got England. I worked with someone from there and she suggested making brandy snaps, which she did - two types, the round ones and the bowls. They were delish!

A traditional english trifle would NEVER use Cool Whip. Also, it has booze lol

And yes, she made her own whipped cream - which did flatten out by the time she brought it to school and served it!

 

[OneOftheB's]

@Pea-n-Me and @OneOftheB's you can't just talk about Gingerbread or Lemon Berry Trifle like that an NOT give the recipe. Share, share!!

And no I've never made one. Generally stayed away from them because most recipes used Cool Whip. My son used to have issues with Cool Whip, but he's 27 now and I think he's okay, lol.
But wondering if there are any non-Cool Whip recipes anyway. Not a huge fan of it but it's not a big deal when mixed up with stuff.

Haha! I'll share the recipe (I copied it from All Recipes). It uses heavy whipping cream and not cool whip.

Ingredients​

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups milk
• 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 dash vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) angel food cake, cubed
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups fresh blueberries

Directions​

1. Stir 2 cups whipping cream, milk, lemon pudding mixes, and lemon juice in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
   
   
2. Beat remaining 2 cups whipping cream in a bowl until foamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipped cream should form sharp peaks.
   
   
3. Layer 1/2 of the angel food cake in a trifle bowl. Top with 1/2 of the lemon pudding mixture, 1/2 of the strawberries, and 1/2 of the blueberries. Spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over berries. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

[Christine]

Actually, I think most of the trifles are pretty easy; or at least they can be. That’s what I like about them!


Some of the English Trifles look so amazing! (But seem maybe a little more complicated?) How do you make yours? I love lemon!

DD’s culinary class in HS did something similar for the holidays. They had to pick a country, do a project on the history of their holidays, and make something from there to share. It was such a fun project! DD got England. I worked with someone from there and she suggested making brandy snaps, which she did - two types, the round ones and the bowls. They were delish!

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And yes, she made her own whipped cream - which did flatten out by the time she brought it to school and served it!

That's the great benefit of Cool-Whip--it holds it shape and most trifles tend to sit out a bit. Whipped cream doesn't seem to hold up for longer periods but I love it.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

And here's an LOL. I made a Black Forest Cherry cake once that slid off the plate onto the counter -- only the top of the layers was saved. I put it aside, scraped the mess from the counter into a trifle bowl, squished it around some, and added the top back on. One of the first things that went at the potluck.

That’s great, I love it! Nice recovery! I bet it was still really good!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

That's the great benefit of Cool-Whip--it holds it shape and most trifles tend to sit out a bit. Whipped cream doesn't seem to hold up for longer periods but I love it.

It’s funny, I’ve known people who will eat Cool Whip plain they love it so much! I’m not a huge fan or it, personally, but it does hold its shape and look nice when it has to. If I’m going for quick and easy I’m not opposed to using it.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Does anyone else enjoy making trifle?

I make a gingerbread one which is pretty good at this time of year.

I’ve been looking at recipes, some of the peppermint ones look good (if you like peppermint).

And I saw a blueberry cheescake one that also looked good, recipe here:

https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/easy-blueberry-cheesecake-trifle/

View attachment 718967

What other ones do you like to make? Have a favorite recipe to share?

Personally, I like to keep them simple.

( ETA Please let’s not argue about box mixes or cool whip! )

I have never made one. I'm not even sure I've ever eaten one.

Might have to do one for Christmas!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Lol, Christine. The gingerbread one is super easy, and the bowl is always empty.

You make gingerbread (I use a box mix). When cool, crumble it up. Then layer it with vanilla pudding and whipped cream in a trifle bowl. (I have seen versions with jarred caramel, too, but I don’t usually use that; you could if you want.) Finish with whipped cream and crumble some gingerbread cookies on the top. (I have also seen toffee bits used.)

You can make your own whipped cream using heavy cream, vanilla and powdered sugar if you prefer to Cool Whip.

Not mine, but to give an idea of what it can look like:

View attachment 718973

That looks so good!

I haven't made one before, but I love gingerbread and just might try it.

I could do sugar-free pudding and sugar-free Cool Whip so DH can have some without guilt.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I have read about these in my literature books but have never actually had one, or even seen one in real life. Not sure what they would or should taste like, are they just whipped cream with a layer of other goodness in between?

Not a debate, I like cool whip just fine if it's around but as luck would have it I have 4 packages of Trader Joe's shelf stable heavy whipping cream on the counter that are looking for a recipe. Do you think I could use it for something like this? Would frozen blueberry in a compote sort of mix work for the layers? What about pumpkin maybe, or too heavy? Somehow I have 4 cans of pumpkin in my cabinet.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I have never made one. I'm not even sure I've ever eaten one.

Might have to do one for Christmas!

That looks so good!

I haven't made one before, but I love gingerbread and just might try it.

I could do sugar-free pudding and sugar-free Cool Whip so DH can have some without guilt.

I feel like once you make them it becomes a go-to, especially if you need a crowd-pleaser that’s fairly easy to make.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I have read about these in my literature books but have never actually had one, or even seen one in real life. Not sure what they would or should taste like, are they just whipped cream with a layer of other goodness in between?

Not a debate, I like cool whip just fine if it's around but as luck would have it I have 4 packages of Trader Joe's shelf stable heavy whipping cream on the counter that are looking for a recipe. Do you think I could use it for something like this? Would frozen blueberry in a compote sort of mix work for the layers? What about pumpkin maybe, or too heavy? Somehow I have 4 cans of pumpkin in my cabinet.

What is a Trifle?

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-a-trifle/

It's a gorgeous layered dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. Learn what is a trifle and everything else you need to know!​

This elegant dessert has been around for ages and anyone who has ever had a cake disaster, like when it stuck to the pan or broke in half, should be familiar.

In every trifle, layers of something cakey, something creamy and something fruity come together to make a delicious treat.

Give it a try Luv! Don’t forget to add something cakey and maybe some pudding too!