I couldn’t help but wonder if dessert is really just an excuse to layer joy. A spoon sinking through whipped cream, chocolate cake, and coffee-kissed pudding feels like a love affair in glass form. Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipe 53 of 457 is Mocha Trifle Cups—and here’s how it turned out. The flavors were rich without being heavy, the kind of bite that makes you close your eyes for just a second longer. The pudding held its silky texture, the cake soaked up just enough espresso, and the cream crowned it all like a final flourish. Individual cups made them feel fancy, but the truth? We devoured them like kids at a birthday party. Gracefully yours, 🫶🏻 Jeanie Jo LTKFindsUnder50 LTKHome