In these days of desserts for dinner and all-day breakfasts, why should trifles just be a Christmas treat?
Blue Magnolia is selling them all year round, and its trifle has a cool retro feel.
Brandied chunks of fruit cake form the base of this dessert, and it's covered with softly whipped cream and chopped canned mixed fruit. The whole thing is topped with raspberry citrus jelly.
I do miss the custard and I wish it were fresh fruit instead of canned, but that cake is really boozy and after a few mouthfuls, it feels like Christmas is coming.
Blue Magnolia Trifle, $28 for a 550g jar, $12 for a 180g jar, order at least two working days in advance from Blue Magnolia, 439 MacPherson Road, tel: 6284-4227 and 6280-8283. Opening hours: 11am to 8pm (Tuesday to Friday), 9am to 5pm (Saturday and Sunday), Closed on Monday.
