Trifles are layered desserts made with cake, spirits, custard and fruit.
They are often served in glass bowls with straight sides so that the layers can be displayed for a beautiful presentation. Because spirits are an essential ingredient, my interpretation of the dessert is assembled in individual glass custard cups. For the grown-ups, Amaretto is used to moisten the cake and highlight the flavor of the fruit. For the children, kid-friendly apple juice is used instead. Sprinkle a tablespoon of Amaretto over the cake of two of the cups.