Trifle RecipesDirected by James Hacking. With Dougray Scott, Sarah Sharman, Katrine De Candole, Lee Boardman. Rob Haley Dougray Scott, an upandcoming chef and restaurateur in. Trifle definition, an article or thing of very little value. See more. Define trifle something of little value, substance, or importance trifle in a sentence. This dessert recipe came from a friend from England. It is delicious and elegant looking layered in a trifle bowl or individual dessert glasses. This is a fun little creation. It was the perfect combination of trifle and cobbler. Perfect for summer. Trifle in English cuisine is a dessert made with fruit, a thin layer of sponge fingers or sponge cake soaked in sherry or another fortified wine, and custard.