Happy Hour Trifles

Happy Hour Trifles

Cherry TrifleYesterday, I made a trifle recipe for the cookbook. I used these adorable miniature trifle glasses (ahem, Target), and I was really pleased with the results. Then I tried to eat one. Now I certainly have a sweet tooth, but I got about half-way through that this puppy before I had to give up.

I wasn’t sure what to do about the proportion sizes for the cookbook recipe. Should I just make regular, large trifles? I’m too big of a fan of individual desserts to go that route. Then I started wondering who even owns trifle dishes, let alone miniature ones. What could I serve them in instead? What do people generally already own?

Since I was bloated from the “miniature” trifle, I started to think small. Really small. Shotglass small.

Happy Hour Trifles

Ahhh. There. Much better! But why stop at shot glasses? Why not make an assortment of cocktail glass trifles? Not only does it look fun to have a bunch of mismatched glasses full of dessert, but this way your guests (should you be making this for a cocktail party, which I highly recommend!) can choose the size dessert they’re in the mood for. Just want a taste? Have a trifle shot! In for something more substantial? How about a trifle martini?

Bottoms up!

Happy Hour Trifles

54 comments

  1. kathryn

    What a fantastic idea, putting desserts into shot glasses. Plus they look adorable. I often want to serve something sweet at the end of dinner, but huge amounts of stodge are not what I’m after – a taste of sweetness is usually enough.

    Are these vegan? If so, what did you use for the creamy / custard-y components. Lovely, lovely idea.

  2. Claire Gallant

    HI VeganYumYum,

    Amazing trifles. I was planning to invent a vegan trifle recipe but you’ve obviously beaten me to the punch. Tell you what: I’ll forgive you if you send me an email and let me know if you’re interested in contributing to my vegan magazine, T.O.F.U. I couldn’t find an email contact elsewhere on your site….please let me know, and i can give you more details. by the way, great interview in herbivore!
    Claire

  3. Monika K

    Just found your blog and I love it! You’re so creative – now I want to have my own Knit Night, just so I can make cute knitting cupcakes!

  4. ashley

    awesome idea about guests being able to choose their own size desserts. and i agree, it is more fun to have mismatched glasses! now i want to go make a trifle..

  5. Helen

    Hey there! I am a regular reader but admit to not leaving comments (bad me). When I make trifles or layered desserts in glasses I use votive candle holders of different shapes. They usually hold between 6-8oz, perfect size!
    Your trifles look fantastic!

  6. josie smith

    fantastically delicious and inventive recipes with the bonus of wonderful photos. i have your site bookmarked for sure, now!

  7. Keeley

    Absolutely beautiful! I’m getting my own apartment (and kitchen!) soon and I want to print these to hang up as inspiration! (No trifle of mine will ever have such perfect horizontal layers. Ever.)

  8. Wendy

    Holy God, those are beautiful! But then everything on your site seems to be. I’m not even a vegetarian, much less a vegan, but your site makes me drool.

    And I absolutely adore the idea of trifles in shot glasses. Seriously fun!

  9. Ani Holdsworth

    Hey! I’m new to your blog. You are creative beyond words.

    I’d love to live next-door :) Alas, I’m in Northern UK.

    BTW, is the trifle recipe somewhere? Did you use Tofu?

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  11. Michelle

    I made these last night and my little boy and I devoured them this morning. They were fun to make and absolutely delicious! No eggs, no milk, and no frying – who would have thought that was possible??!! I am so excited to have found your blog!

  12. thegrooviestmom

    Hi Again,

    Where do I go to find your recipe for the mini trifles? Thank you so much. I have a dinner party on Thursday evening and this would be a great dessert.

    Hi there, this recipe isn’t available yet as it’s slated for my cookbook. Sorry! You can easily re-create it with any sponge cake/pound cake recipe, some preserves/jam/pie filling, and your favorite pudding. Hope that helps.

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