It may get upset over trifles (7)

I believe the answer is:

custard

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(Other definitions for custard that I've seen before include "Yellow mixture" , "Egg/milk bake" , "Sweet sauce made with milk and eggs" , "Yellow sauce" , "Dessert sauce" .)

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