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Trifles

I made some trifles yesterday. We had a family lunch here and I made a lovely orange and poppy seed almond cake with ricotta cream in the middle and vanilla icing on the top and we just couldn't fit these in. 


Mum used to make these for us for special occasions; in these same old type wine glasses that were everywhere in the 70s. It's very clever actually because they are pretty tiny so good portion control and it was pretty fancy! Mum always made her trifle so you could take some out and it would all stay put.. nothing running into each other so that's how I make it too whether it's in a big bowl or individual ones.
I used some lemon yoghurt cake for the base as I had some and them some canned fruit, jelly, then some custard. Top with fresh cream and grated chocolate. Yum. 


So we didn't eat them yesterday as we were so full after roasted lamb shanks, salad, parmesan spaghetti, potato bake and pastitio (Greek baked pasta dish) and cake. This afternoon I had 9  so I took them to my neighbours that have 3 kids. They are lovely people and they were thrilled to have some fancy dessert. I'm so glad I don't have to eat them all.. but I do have a couple left!
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katherine h said…
Your whole lunch sounds delicious
22 October, 2023 19:57
Anonymous said…
thanks Katherine. I hope you are well! No action on your blog but I do see you on Fadanista's blog at times :) So pleased you have some nearby sewing friends in Perth>
23 October, 2023 15:41
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