Trifles are one of my favorite desserts to construct. This is why: 1. It's no-bake and thus super quick to assemble. 2. You can even use all store-bought, ready-made ingredients to assemble your trifle. 3. If your layer cake fails, turn it into a trifled "deconstructed" dessert. This chocolate cake trifle was borne out of … Continue reading Chocolate Whiskey Trifle
Category: Trifles
Bailey’s Icebox Cake with Homemade Chocolate Wafers
Most bakers are usually reluctant to bake in the summer time, because no one wants to have yet another source of heat bearing down on them. Out comes the no-bake recipes: no-bake cheesecakes, puddings, trifles. Icebox cake (or zebra cake) is one variation of the ever-classic trifle. I strongly believe that contrasting textures makes a … Continue reading Bailey’s Icebox Cake with Homemade Chocolate Wafers
Frangelico Tiramisu
The good people over at Frangelico sent me a bottle of Frangelico to work into a recipe, and after several trials (mediocre brownies, subpar tiramisu) I finally made an actually delicious tiramisu. What I like best about this recipe is the lack of egg yolks in it - I know it's not authentic, but it … Continue reading Frangelico Tiramisu
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Trifle
Ooh la la. This is a personal creation. It's pretty delicious, and very easy to make. No bake, just assemble and you're ready to go. Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Trifle Serves 2-3 For cream cheese flavored whipped cream: 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp milk Add … Continue reading Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Trifle