Glory Albin, creator of the popular blog Glorious Treats, shares dozens of beautiful layered desserts built from simple, reliable components. The first half offers finished creations—trifles, parfaits, cheesecake mousses, and more—while the second half provides the essential base recipes: crusts, cakes, puddings, cheesecakes, sauces, and toppings. With time-saving swaps, make-ahead tips, and special-diet adaptations, home cooks can create impressive individual desserts or large trifles for any occasion, from weeknight treats to holiday entertaining. Turn simple components into stunning individual desserts—no fancy skills required Mix-and-match recipes let you invent endless dessert combinations Perfect for parties: portable dessert cups and jars that look bakery-made Make-ahead and store-bought shortcuts for busy schedules “Want to know the secret to creating beautiful, delicious desserts your friends and family will love? It's all about layers!”Perfect for a home cook who loves beautiful desserts and wants easy, impressive individual trifles and parfaits for parties and holidays.