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Trifle is like pineapple on pizza, it just never made sense to me writes Cape {town} Etc’s Micayla Vellai. I can’t seem to wrap my head around how the ingredients are supposed to complement each other. Jelly and custard is a big yes, but then comes the fruit, cream and spongecake.

While I’ll be the first to admit this layered dessert found in British and other cuisines is aesthetically pleasing, I’m still not sure if I’d call it a rainbow of dreams or disaster. I’m often surprised at how many people actually love trifle. Not being paid to say that they do, but sincerely find this to be a treat worth praising.

And not to mention how competitive people become around Christmas time, sharing their signature recipes while the phrase “you just have to try my trifle!” moves around the table like musical chairs.

But I’m not the only one who feels this way as @GaryHartleySA took to Twitter to say: “During this holy time, please remember the most important commandment: Thou shalt not serve trifle.”

But he wasn’t alone. Another Twitter user put peppermint tart on a pedestal, and I share these sentiments. While it’s a stretch to call it “the best dessert” (cheesecake anyone?), I will say that it’s up there on my top 10 list.

I think this is because of how easy it is to make. Only a few ingredients blends seamlessly to create a sweet delight that I’ll be more than glad to have a second helping of.

Another user brought “strength and power” to the forefront of the discussion.

“Is there, or is there not jelly in trifle?” is what another person asked.

It’s the facial expression for me.

Fruit cake and rum and raisin ice cream is not for the faint-hearted.

Woolies saves the day for this Twitter user.

While another said: “Imagine surviving 2021 to eat trifle on Xmas day?”

On the other hand, the support for trifle continues to grow.

A few proud trifle makers:

While the debate continues to grow around Christmas time, the question remains: is trifle colourful dream or a disastrous rainbow?

Picture: Twitter /@SoDairyTech

 

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