Christmas Poll: LOVE or LOATHE? Trifle
So many parts of Christmas are polarising, from the gifts to the [carols[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/christmas-poll-love-or-loathe-carols-dsvw-vd~3546169?n=8) and the [tinsel[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/christmas-poll-love-or-loathe-tinsel-dsvw-vd~3537559). The shopping, the parties, the planning - and then there are the traditional desserts...
Trifle is the crown jewels of any Christmas food frenzy inspired by the motherland.
The layers of summer fruit, cream, custard and jelly are a joyful symbol of how we pack everything into our Christmases. The colours and flavours inevitably mash together, in what may be a wonderful mix or a trifle overwhelming, depending on your take.
One thing is known; trifles have inspired many Christmas afternoon slumbers.
Are you a fan? Let us know in the comments, and what in particular you love or loathe about this timeless dessert.
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We are non-drinkers in our house so we just use peaches and jelly with jam roll and topped with custard and cream. This photo shows Amaretti biscuits crushed on top with white chocolate and raspberries. Who cares if its a sloppy mess in the bowl, the flavour combinations are to die for!
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