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"Trifle" the fun at Nothing But Desserts

Nothing but Desserts introduces not one, not two for four new trifle creations as it brings its dessert collections to almost seventy. Wow! That’s a dessert for every single day for more than two months! With trifle treats that looks goods and definitely tastes better, its make every visit an indulgent trip into dessert haven. I was lucky to have tasted all these four treats in just one setting during a food tasting session organized by the dessert restaurant at The Avenue Complex. And truly it was one truly one sweet day!
First was a rich trifle and by the name alone you can already taste how good it will be – Belgian Chocolate Trifle! Rich and creamy Belgian chocolate in a cup topped with cream more chocolate and cherry, it surely will make every chocoholics dream come true. Every spoonful gives one more than enough intake for a needed (or dreaded) sugar rush.

Next was Mocha Trifle – layers of light cream with the essence of mocha and sponge cake topped with cherry and chocolates. A contrast to the previous trifle, this had a somewhat feel and taste but still enough flavour and texture to experience a trifle pleasure.

Third was a coffee lover’s treat – Cappuccino Trifle. Layers of sponge cake with cappuccino cream concoction that even just the aroma perks up one’s sense. Topped with mini mallows, chocolate, cream and cherry for a too-good-to-be-eaten presentation, coffee powder completes this two in one – coffee and cake experience.

A break from the rich and heavy concoction was given by the Peach Melba Trifle. With layers of sponge cake, cream and peaches, a fruity trifle was a welcome breather. The mellow mix of light cream and the natural sweetness of the peaches added texture and complimented flavour of fluffy sponge cake. With more peaches and cream plus chocolate as toppings, this was easily my favorite during the dessert tasting session.

So troop down to Nothing but Desserts at The Avenue and satisfy your sweet cravings not only with these trifles but with all the other sweets you can lay your eyes on.

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