Best 7 Angel Fruit Trifle Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Angel Fruit Trifle, a heavenly dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh summer fruits and the delicate sweetness of angel food cake. This classic trifle recipe features three enticing variations: a classic version, a no-bake option, and a gluten-free delight. Each variation offers a unique twist while maintaining the essence of this beloved dessert.

The traditional Angel Fruit Trifle boasts layers of luscious angel food cake, creamy custard, and a medley of fresh fruits, creating an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. For those who prefer a no-bake treat, the simplified version utilizes a no-bake cheesecake filling, offering a delightful balance of tangy and creamy flavors. Finally, the gluten-free variation caters to those with dietary restrictions, featuring a gluten-free angel food cake and a rich pudding filling, ensuring everyone can savor this delightful dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUITY ANGEL FOOD TRIFLE



Fruity Angel Food Trifle image

This summery dessert showcases an attractive assortment of fresh and canned fruit. "I refined the original recipe over time to suit our family's tastes," explains Louise Bouvier of Lafleche, Saskatchewan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears, drained
1 pint strawberries, sliced
4 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes; set aside. , Split cake horizontally into thirds. Place one layer in a 5-qt. trifle or serving bowl that is 9 in. in diameter. Top with a third of the pudding, whipped topping and fruit. Repeat layers twice. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

ANGEL FOOD CAKE AND BERRY TRIFLE



Angel Food Cake and Berry Trifle image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, plus a few whole, for garnish
One 6-ounce container blueberries
One 6-ounce container raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Juice 1/2 orange
4 cups low-fat 2-percent Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey
One 17-ounce store-bought angel food cake

Steps:

  • Add the berries to a bowl along with the sugar and orange juice. Let sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes, until juicy.
  • Meanwhile, add the yogurt and honey to a bowl. Stir with a spoon to mix in the honey and smooth out so the mixture will be more spreadable.
  • Cut the angel food cake into large chunks using a serrated knife, and add about one-third of the cake to the bottom of a medium trifle dish. Add a layer of the syrupy berries and then a layer of yogurt, reserving a few spoonfuls of yogurt for the end. Repeat the layers until you have no more remaining ingredients. Finish the top with the few spoonfuls of yogurt in the center and the fresh, whole strawberries.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

ANGEL FRUIT TRIFLE



Angel Fruit Trifle image

A light, fresh, and cool summer dessert. Angel food cake, fresh berries, and whipped topping, layered in a trifle bowl, makes for a pretty presentation; then you can see the layers of the dessert. This is a great Fourth of July red, white, and blue dessert. This is my family's favorite summer dessert.

Provided by Lori Kirchner Zwahlen

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package frozen blueberries
1 prepared angel food cake, cut into chunks
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 (12 ounce) package frozen peach slices, chopped
1 (6 ounce) container fresh raspberries
2 (16 ounce) tubs reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Pour the blueberries into a strainer, rinse with water, and shake off excess water. Spread the berries out onto paper towels to dry slightly.
  • In a deep, clear glass bowl or trifle bowl, spread a layer of angel food cake chunks. Scatter the cake with chopped strawberries in a thin layer. Sprinkle the strawberries with a layer of blueberries, followed by a layer of chopped peach slices. Sprinkle a few fresh raspberries over the peaches. Dollop a layer of whipped topping, then repeat layers until all cake and fruit has been used. Finish trifle with a layer of whipped topping. Cover the trifle, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 212 mg, Sugar 19 g

SUMMER FRUIT TRIFLE



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This simple, light dessert is great for picnics or barbecues. I made it for a cookout recently and it didn't last long. You can easily substitute different fruit based on what you have on hand.

Provided by K.Glavin

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 inch) prepared angel food cake, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (32 fluid ounce) container vanilla yogurt
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed

Steps:

  • Cover the bottom of a large bowl with 1/3 of the angel food cake cubes. Generously cover the cake with 1 1/3 cups yogurt. Spread 1 1/3 cups of the strawberry slices and blueberries on top of the yogurt. Repeat twice with the remaining cake cubes, yogurt, and berries. Serve immediately or chill until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 311.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

ANGEL BERRY TRIFLE



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I usually serve this berry trifle in summer when fresh berries are bountiful, but I recently prepared it with frozen cherries and light cherry pie filling instead. It was a delicious glimpse of summer-to-come! -Brenda Paine, North Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed and divided
2 prepared angel food cakes (8 ounces each), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pint fresh blackberries
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 pint fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes more. Meanwhile, beat yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Fold in pudding mixture and 1 cup whipped topping., Place one-third of cake cubes in a 4-qt. trifle bowl. Top with one-third of pudding mixture, one-third of berries and half of remaining whipped topping. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining cake, pudding and berries. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ANGEL FOOD TRIFLE



Angel Food Trifle image

A creamy ricotta-vanilla "custard" cuts calories and boosts calcium in this light take on an English classic. -Merwyn Garbini, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 cups cubed angel food cake
1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine yogurt and ricotta cheese; cover and process until combined., In a small bowl, combine blueberries and strawberries. Place half the cake cubes in a 2-qt. glass bowl. Layer with 1 cup berries and half the yogurt mixture. Top with remaining cake cubes, 3/4 cup berries and the remaining yogurt mixture. Garnish with remaining berries. Top with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FRUITY ANGEL FOOD CAKE TRIFLE



Fruity Angel Food Cake Trifle image

From Quick Cooking 2003 Measure the trifle bowl to the cake and if the diameter of the cake is larger than the bowl, trim it to fit or you can cut the cake into cubes. Very pretty presentation. Allow 3 hours to chill before serving.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cold milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
1 prepared angel food cake (approx 8-inch diameter)
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sliced pears, drained
1 pint strawberry, sliced
4 kiwi fruits, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Split cake horizontally into thirds.
  • Place one layer in a 5 quart trifle or serving bowl that is 9 inches in diameter (see note in heading about measuring).
  • Top with a third of the pudding, third of the whipped topping and a third of the fruit.
  • Repeat layers two times.
  • Cover and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Use ripe strawberries and angel food cake. Ripe strawberries have the best flavor and texture, and angel food cake that is a day or two old is easier to slice and assemble.
  • Make the whipped cream just before serving. This will ensure that it is light and fluffy.
  • Layer the trifle in a clear glass bowl. This will allow you to see all of the beautiful layers.
  • Chill the trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the trifle to set.
  • Serve the trifle with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream. This will make it even more delicious and visually appealing.

Conclusion:

Angel fruit trifle is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and visually stunning. With its layers of angel food cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and fruit, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give angel fruit trifle a try. You won't be disappointed.

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