Homemade Vegan Party Trifle Recipes
This vegan sherry trifle (The Veg Space) is a homemade version of the traditional Bird’s Trifle, that most of us grew up eating in childhood. It’s simple to make with vegan jelly, a vegan sponge (below) soaked in sherry.
Then you add berries, vegan custard and cream, and top with toasted almonds. Obviously you can amend the recipe (like omitting the nuts and alcohol for children), or vary things up by swapping the booze or or fruits.
Keep trifle away from pets, due to custard, nutmeg, toppings etc. Read more on food safety for people and pets.
Make Your Own ‘Sponge Fingers’
The main bugbear is finding a vegan sponge cake that ‘s free from palm oil. Instead, just make your own pound cake (Full of Plants), a European classic recipe created during the 18th century. They were invented during rationing times, and were an easy way to use up a pound of flour, sugar and butter.
Top with Vegan Sprinkles!
If you’re going to top your trifle with colour, make vegan sprinkles (Jessica in the Kitchen) using natural food dye) instead of ‘hundreds and thousands’ (usually made from dead insects).
If you prefer to buy ready-made, Based Foods offers plant-based versions.
Plant-Based Black Forest Trifle Recipe
Black Forest desserts are inspired by the traditional colours (black and red) of the national dress, in the beautiful German area of Bavaria. Cherry and chocolate also makes a tasty dessert combination!
This homemade black forest trifle (Rainbow Nourishments) is a show-stopping dessert made from layers of vegan chocolate cake, chocolate custard, macerated cherries and whipped dairy-free cream. It’s a lot easier to make, than it looks!
Germany has a strong tradition of healthy food (naturopaths have the same status as GPs in Germany). It has the highest ratio of vegans in the world (Berlin is the most vegan-friendly city on earth).
