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Happy Hour Trifles

June 15th, 2007 Stumble it!

Yesterday, 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.

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!

Entry Filed under: baked goods, cookbook, dessert, parties

50 Comments Add your own

1. Kate | June 15th, 2007 at 5:22 pm

Wow that’s visually appealing! Looks fabulous!!
2. rachel | June 15th, 2007 at 6:22 pm

so beautiful! one of the prettiest desserts i’ve ever seen.
3. isela | June 15th, 2007 at 6:48 pm

Those look beautiful and tasty too!
4. selina | June 15th, 2007 at 6:57 pm

I love the little shot glass! It’s so cute! And it looks so Yummy!
5. jessica~ | June 15th, 2007 at 7:38 pm

Very clever!
6. kathryn | June 15th, 2007 at 9:22 pm

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.
7. Joanna | June 15th, 2007 at 9:28 pm

Oooh, I could so go for a trifle martini right now.
8. Claire Gallant | June 15th, 2007 at 9:41 pm

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
9. Suzanne | June 16th, 2007 at 1:46 am

Brilliant and Beautiful!
10. Tracy Williams | June 16th, 2007 at 4:33 am

How terribly beautiful! I’ll have the martini, please!
11. johanna3 | June 16th, 2007 at 6:38 am

i really like the idea! beautifull ones.
12. yarnsnob | June 16th, 2007 at 7:40 am

your desserts are really yummy, they’re beautiful to look at and very tempting
13. Pura | June 16th, 2007 at 8:38 am

Hello and gretings from Alicante-Spain - you’ve got a terrific blog!!! and the triffles look wonderful.
14. Carolann | June 16th, 2007 at 9:33 am

Wow! It looks soooo delish and the presentation is peprfect! Very beautiful!
15. Betty Jo | June 16th, 2007 at 9:45 am

What an incredible idea! Those are gorgeous. Your photos are really beautiful.
16. jill | June 16th, 2007 at 10:42 am

your pictures are always amazing. I just started my own vegan food blog, give it a look if you like

http://northernvegan.blogspot.com/
17. the village vegan | June 16th, 2007 at 11:01 am

Perfection!
18. Melody | June 16th, 2007 at 12:24 pm

Lovely! The shot glass idea is brilliant.
19. karla | June 16th, 2007 at 4:00 pm

such a pretty dessert. what are “trifles”?
20. Kate | June 16th, 2007 at 4:01 pm

Wow, you really make food an art form!
21. Monika K | June 16th, 2007 at 4:08 pm

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!
22. cherie | June 16th, 2007 at 5:56 pm

i could have finished it for you!
23. ashley | June 16th, 2007 at 7:14 pm

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..
24. Helen | June 17th, 2007 at 1:45 am

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!
25. Dilip | June 17th, 2007 at 9:07 am

fantastic, beautiful, sexy, brillant idea…looks devine too….thanks for idea and sharing such gems…
26. textual bulldog | June 17th, 2007 at 2:29 pm

gorgeous!
27. josie smith | June 17th, 2007 at 7:23 pm

fantastically delicious and inventive recipes with the bonus of wonderful photos. i have your site bookmarked for sure, now!
28. Keeley | June 17th, 2007 at 7:55 pm

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.)
29. Brooke | June 17th, 2007 at 10:15 pm

Is it wrong to eat 40 shot glass trifles in one sitting?
30. VincentG | June 18th, 2007 at 12:12 pm

The trifle looks amazing! Love the shot glass idea!
31. Patricia Scarpin | June 18th, 2007 at 2:51 pm

All of them are beautiful - what a great idea! That would be a wonderful way to finish a nice dinner with friends.
32. gezicini | June 19th, 2007 at 5:40 am

your pictures are amazing! I am impressed with them!
gorki
33. eggplant | June 19th, 2007 at 10:45 am

flawless photos! great job!
34. Suganya | June 19th, 2007 at 11:30 pm

You are right! I like portion control.. You can say one was too small and have another one
35. victoria winters | June 20th, 2007 at 10:00 am

YUM! I vote for a wine glass sized truffle!
36. victoria winters | June 20th, 2007 at 10:00 am

I mean trifle!
37. Wendy | June 20th, 2007 at 12:15 pm

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!
38. Carissa | June 24th, 2007 at 9:01 pm

Adorable! Is the recipe made with or without alcohol?
39. Granola Goddess | June 25th, 2007 at 10:43 am

That is a fanasitc idea!
40. The Cooking Ninja | June 26th, 2007 at 3:02 am

Very beautiful and so yummy.
41. urbanvegan | June 28th, 2007 at 4:43 pm

these are gorgeous–and all you need is a tiny taste.

i’m still waiting to hear how belize was (ahem!)
42. Ani Holdsworth | July 14th, 2007 at 4:37 pm

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?
43. anna | July 17th, 2007 at 12:38 pm

what an amazing idea!!
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45. Michelle | August 23rd, 2007 at 9:05 am

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!
46. Michelle | August 23rd, 2007 at 9:06 am

Oops - my previous comment was for the Mini donuts but I was looking around and forgot where I was
47. Pugaeala | August 30th, 2007 at 8:52 am

very interesting
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48. Ida | October 29th, 2007 at 5:09 pm

where do i find the recipe?
49. Marita | April 1st, 2008 at 11:01 am

I love them. But, help!
What silverware do you use to eat them?
50. thegrooviestmom | June 4th, 2008 at 10:53 am

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.