I had a lot of foodie type Things on my list for this year - you already know about the Operation Use My Kitchen Gadgets (which is going splendidly!) and then there is the Thing to make one dessert and one new recipe (besides dessert) a month. Semi-related to the foodie Things is to make something from Pinterest.
Oh Pinterest. How I love you. I can pin all sorts of beautiful ideas and promptly forget about them because they are safely tucked away on my pinboards. But what's the point in pinning things if I'm not going to utilize the ideas?!
So when my mom's birthday came around two weeks ago, I decided that instead of making her a cake like I normally do, I'd make a yummy trifle. Original pin was from Pennies on a Platter but I've since found many similar recipes online.
Seriously guys...it was so amazingly good. And easy.
HOW??
I made a batch of brownies (chunky fudge brownies) and I baked thinly in a 9x13 baking dish. Made chocolate pudding (actually Scott did this step). Unfroze the Whipped Cream. Smashed two heath bars with my meat mallet.
And layer. Brownies (cut into small chunks), pudding, whipped cream, heath bar. Repeat. Chill for a few hours.
All who partook in the trifle raved. I just smiled at how easy the whole process was. Well, that and reached for another scoop.
See the matching smiles of excitement? (nevermind that mom was actually smiling at a surprise skype session with my sister...).
Mmmmmm! Chocolatey.
Looks fantastic! I know - pinterest is just so much fun! But where's the chip? I don't see it!
ReplyDeleteJill - The chip is on the bottom of the trifle. Very small but would hate for someone to cut a finger!
DeleteOh my chocolaty goodness!!!!! Love it and can taste it from here.
ReplyDeleteGood job on the trifle dish usage. You can use it fro punch, fruit salads, and more desserts. I think you'll definitely use it more and more.
And I never tire of hearing about your "things" That's what friends are for.
Oh my! Looks amazing! I'm totally hooked on pinterest too.
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious and your mom looks so young!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome. And easy. And you got to use your trifle bowl!!! And I too was looking for that chip. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI am on pinterest, pinned two things and promptly forgot about it. Hummm. Not sure what's wrong with me.
Wow - that is easy and it looks delicious. If only I had picked up Cool Whip yesterday I could make it tonight!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Very rich.
ReplyDeleteYum, yum, yum, yum, yum!!! Nice pic of you and your Mom and a very Happy Birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteYuuuuum. That looks so good!
ReplyDelete*Jenny Girl - The problem I've had with the trifle is so many of the recipes call for fresh fruits which Scott can't eat. But I've found lots of yummy desserts that are more chocolate based. ;) Great idea for punch!
ReplyDelete*Sprungatlast - Isn't Pinterest the greatest? So many fun ideas!
*Bermuda - Mom would want me to tell you she had me when she was 10. ;) LOL! She is young but also looks great for her age.
*Beth F - I use Pinterest mostly to remember quilting posts that I saw--instead of using the star feature in Google Reader.
*Lisa - Yup, definitely need the lightness of the cool whip. Or you could completely indulge and use ice cream. Ha!!
*Peggy Ann - It's definitely sweet but not overly rich.
*Kay - I thought you guys would get a kick out of seeing my mom and I smiling outrageously. ;)
*Kim - And SO easy!! Who doesn't love brownie, heath, pudding, and whipped cream?!
Looks wonderful! I pinned it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely! I bet it tasted heavenly :)
ReplyDeleteMmmm... I love that dessert! One time Grandma had my family over to dinner and made that dessert and I keep forgetting to ask her for the recipe, how I'm going to make it!
ReplyDeleteSteph - I haven't had the recipe Grandma made!! Not sure how this differs but it really was too easy to make!
DeleteThat looks delicious!!! (And may be something that I could actually do on my own :P )
ReplyDeleteSO far I have managed to avoid Pinterest.... not that I dont think it is awesome... I am just afraid I will never sleep again... :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of making something quite literally outside the box!
Pinterest is fantastic, I love finding new recipes there.
ReplyDelete*drool*
ReplyDeleteMmm, very yummy.
ReplyDeleteI admit, I have the same aversion toward Pinterest as you had towards Tumblr. Not that I ever use Tumblr anymore, but I'm not in the least bit interested in being on Pinterest...
Amanda - For me tumblr was more another place to follow people. Just can't keep up. Pinterest on the other hand is a personal way to keep up with things that I would have starred in Google Reader (recipes, crafts, quilts, etc) so I can see why it might not interest you.
DeleteMy mother made something similar at Christmastime, but I didn't have any. I'm weird and don't really eat dessert...
ReplyDeleteSo chocolately! I bet it was fantastic, it looks fantastic.
ReplyDeletePinterest is very addicting!
I have to admit that I'm not a fan of trifle, but anything chocolate grabs my attention instantly. :)
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where did I leave my spoon.....?
ReplyDeleteHa! I can so see your mom (or mine) having that same reaction.
ReplyDeleteThe dessert looks delish! I make something very similar, with chocolate cake instead of brownies. So YUM.
Rach - Sadly mom was having the reaction to seeing Kim on the big screen TV...not the dessert. But I can pretend, right? ;)
DeleteDoes "It's Monday" work as a reason to make this?
ReplyDeleteElise and Michelle - YES, Monday is an excellent excuse to make this. And baby would LOVE. ;)
DeleteElise, you never need a good excuse to have a chocolate trifle. That and the fact you are right now making a human being should be reason enough! ;) Looks delish!
ReplyDeleteOMG! That looks incredible!! I've pinned it and hope to make it for my next dinner party. I need to start trying some of the recipes I've pinned. I agree with your comment about pinning & forgetting. :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, your mom looks like she could be your older sister!
Les - Let me know how it turns out! I didn't let mine sit long enough because I was in a quilting class all day, but it was still really tasty. And that is my sister... ;)
DeleteYIPPEE you have now used the trifle bowl! I actually don't have one. Or I *do* have a very pretty crystal bowl but it doesn't have a stand so not sure it counts. But I do make trifle in it occasionally.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a board set up for your successful gadget uses?
Care - I haven't set up a board but I need to!! And yes, I do think your pretty crystal bowl counts! ;)
Delete*Thanks everyone for your comments!! I hope that you'll try this dessert--way too easy not to! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove that picture of the matching smiles :) And I must try that trifle. Yum.
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