Strawberry trifle in a glass
A classic English dessert layered with white sponge cake, fresh strawberries, cream cheese, heavy cream, and yogurt. For trifle, a clear glass isn’t just a serving vessel—it’s part of the tradition.
What does it taste like?
The sponge cake is tender and moist; the strawberries add a fresh, berry flavor; the cream cheese provides a light, creamy tang; and the whipped cream mixed with yogurt gives it an airy texture. The flavor is light and not cloying, with a distinct berry note.
When to order it
Summer buffets, bachelorette parties, children’s parties, picnics, office celebrations, and as a dessert after a hearty meal. One of the lightest desserts in our catalog—perfect for hot weather.
Size and Weight
Served in a glass; each serving is approximately 180 g. Price: 135 UAH.
How to order in Kharkiv
Order on our website or pick it up at our coffee shops. Delivery within Kharkiv and takeout are available.
The History of the English Trifle
Trifle is one of Britain’s oldest desserts, with both its first printed recipe and the moment it changed forever still preserved.
1596: Thick Cream
The earliest known recipe was published in Thomas Dawson’s book *The Good Huswifes Jewell* in 1596. That trifle wasn’t a layered dessert, but simply thick cream with sugar, ginger, and rose water. The name “trifle” means “a trifle, something trivial”—and at first, that was an accurate description.
1751: The Layers Emerge
Hannah Glass established the modern form of the dessert in her book *The Art of Cookery*. It was in her recipe that sherry-soaked sponge cake, custard, and whipped cream on top first appeared. Since then, trifle has been assembled in layers—and served in a glass bowl so that these layers are visible.
A Dessert Without a Set Recipe
Trifle has never had a strict recipe: it was made from whatever was left over—stale sponge cake, leftover custard, and seasonal berries. That’s precisely why every family in Britain has its own version, and debates over the “correct” trifle are considered a hopeless endeavor.