Best 7 Cranberry Orange Trifle Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Cranberry Orange Trifle, a symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate any occasion. This visually stunning dessert combines layers of moist orange cake, tangy cranberry filling, creamy custard, and fluffy whipped cream, creating a delightful medley of sweet and tart. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this trifle is sure to be the star of any gathering. From the zesty orange glaze to the final sprinkle of orange zest, each element of this trifle is carefully crafted to deliver a perfect balance of flavors. Indulge in the ultimate indulgence and embark on a culinary journey with our Cranberry Orange Trifle. Explore our detailed recipe instructions and uncover the secrets behind this extraordinary dessert, ensuring your next celebration is an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE



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I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing-or adding-ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
CUSTARD:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
6 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TRIFLE:
1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Sweetened whipped cream and orange sections

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely., For custard, in a large saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes. Press waxed paper onto surface of filling; refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour., To assemble, place half of the cake on the bottom of a 4-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Layer with half of the cranberry mixture, 1/4 cup almonds and half of the custard. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Top with whipped cream and orange sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE SHOOTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
3 to 4 graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons orange zest

Steps:

  • For the cranberry-orange sauce: Combine the cranberries, orange juice, granulated sugar and orange zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to burst, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Using a hand-held mixer, blend the cranberry sauce until smooth. Stir in the liqueur. Transfer the sauce to a clean container and refrigerate until completely cool. (The sauce will thicken as it cools.)
  • For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and liqueur until medium peaks form.
  • For the shooters: Put 1/2 teaspoon graham crackers in the bottom of each shot glass. Top with 1/2-inch cranberry-orange sauce and 1 tablespoon whipped cream. Top with more graham crackers and enough cranberry-orange sauce to come to within 1/4-inch of the top of the shot glass. Add a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with orange zest. Serve chilled.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE



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Cubes of cranberry gelatin and fat-free pound cake are layered with cinnamon-flavored vanilla pudding and mandarin oranges for a great holiday dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h25m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (0.6 oz.) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
1 cup cold water
2 pkg. (1 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed
1 pkg. (13.6 oz.) prepared fat-free pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Beat pudding mixes, cinnamon and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. or until thickened. Stir in COOL WHIP.
  • Remove 1 cup gelatin cubes; set aside. Layer half each of the remaining gelatin cubes, cake cubes, oranges and pudding in 3-qt. serving bowl. Repeat layers; top with reserved gelatin cubes. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE



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Colourful dessert for the Holidays with a tasty flavour of cranberry and orange. Hint: I use green plastic leaves off of a Christmas garland with the fresh cranberries to decorate the top.

Provided by Rinder

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (85 g) package cranberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges
300 g angel food cake, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (30 g) package jell-o light vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (1 liter) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 orange zest, from
fresh cranberries (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Dissolve jelly powder in boiling water.
  • Drain oranges, reserving liquid; add cold water to measure 1 cup; stir into jelly.
  • Place cake cubes into glass trifle bowl; pour jelly over and toss gentle until absorbed.
  • Pour milk into mixing bowl; add pudding mix and beat for 1 minute.
  • Fold in 2 cups of cool whip, orange sections and rind; spread over jelly.
  • Garnish with remaining topping and cranberries; chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 73.6, Sodium 273.1, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.3, Protein 5

CRANBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE



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Make and share this Cranberry Orange Trifle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (85 g) packages cranberry jelly powder
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups milk
2 (113 g) packages jell-o instant vanilla pudding
3 cups Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 (298 g) package frozen pound cake, thawed, cut into small cubes
1 (284 ml) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • Dissolve jelly powder in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes,. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until lwell blended. Gently stir in the whipped topping.
  • Cut jelly into cubes. Remove 1 cup of the jelly cubes; set aside. Layer half each of the remaining jelly cubes, cake cubes, oranges and pudding in a 3L serving bowl; repeat layers. Top with reserved jelly cubes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 469.6, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 31.8, Protein 4.5

CRANBERRY TRIFLE



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With layers of sweetened cranberries, buttery pound cake, and fluffy whipped cream, this trifle is a truly easy dessert -- merry and dazzling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bags (12 ounces each) cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream
2 homemade or store-bought all-butter pound cakes (12 ounces each), cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
Candied Orange Zest, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 2 cups granulated sugar, ginger, and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium; cook until cranberries begin to burst, 8 to 10 minutes. Let compote cool completely.
  • Make cream filling: Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla on high until well combined. With mixer on medium, gradually add heavy cream; continue beating until soft peaks form.
  • Arrange 1/3 of cake in a 3-quart serving dish. Spoon 1/3 of compote over cake; spread to sides of dish. Dollop 1/3 of cream filling over compote; spread to sides of dish. Repeat twice, ending with cream filling. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day). Garnish with Candied Orange Zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g

MAKEOVER CRANBERRY TRIFLE



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You'd never guess that this showstopper fruit trifle recipe has been lightened up because it boasts all of the original's festive flavor, but only half the fat and way fewer calories! -Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen reduced-fat pound cake, thawed and cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool completely., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Place a third of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl; top with a third of the cranberry mixture and a third of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh cranberries and oranges for optimal flavor. Frozen or canned alternatives may compromise the taste.
  • Soften Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. This will make it easier to blend and avoid lumps.
  • Chill the Trifle: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the trifle to set properly.
  • Layer Evenly: When layering the trifle, distribute the ingredients evenly to ensure each bite has a balance of flavors and textures.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Top the trifle with fresh cranberries, orange zest, or chopped nuts for an elegant presentation.

Conclusion:

The Cranberry Orange Trifle is a delightful dessert that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the vibrant flavor of oranges, and the creamy richness of a cream cheese filling. With its stunning layered presentation and irresistible taste, this trifle is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat anytime. Its versatility allows for customization, making it a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, the Cranberry Orange Trifle is a recipe worth trying. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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