What is a trifle bowl?
A trifle bowl is a clear bowl with straight sides, often with a pedestal base. It is used to showcase a layered dessert that can include pudding, fruit, cake and whipped cream.NameA trifle bowl presents a fanciful, yet simple dessert that requires little preparation. According to whatscookingamerica.net, the word “trifle” comes from the French word “trufle,” which means something of little consequence or whimsical.OriginThe first trifles appeared in England in the 1700s. British colonists migrated to the American colonies and brought their trifle bowls with them.CharacteristicsA trifle bowl must be clear in order to display the various layers in the dessert. The bowl’s sides can be completely straight or slightly wider at the top.SizeAccording to recipetips.com, an average trifle bowl is 8 inches in diameter. There are also smaller trifle bowls, sometimes called trifle cups, designed for individual portions.Traditional TrifleA traditional British trifle bowl often holds an egg custard
