BASIC TRIFLE RECIPE

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Here is a basic trifle recipe that can be built upon in so many ways. Here, I have listed only a few of the MANY variations you can make using this recipe. Have fun and experiment and please let me know what you come up with. This recipe is awesome. Cook time is chill time and will be longer if you make your own cake.

Provided by BirdyBaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pre-made cake
2 instant pudding mix (I use Bird's custard mix)
2 (1 lb) bags frozen fruit or 2 (1 lb) bags fresh fruit
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup whipped cream
additional fresh fruit (to garnish)
1/3 cup juice or 1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Prepare pudding or custard according to directions and let cool.
  • Mix the fruit with the sherry.
  • Cut the cake into 1" chunks and place 1/2 of the chunks in the bottom of a trifle bowl.
  • Layer 1/2 of the fruit on top of the cake layer and top with 1/2 the pudding.
  • Repeat layering.
  • Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh fruit.
  • Chill well before serving.
  • Variations.
  • To make a low fat trifle, use angel food cake, fat-free pudding and low fat whipped cream.
  • Strawberry Shortcake Trifle- Yellow or Angel food cake, custard and strawberries.
  • Black Forest Trifle- Chocolate cake, raspberries and custard.
  • Tropical Trifle- Angel food cake, mixed pineapple, mangoes, papayas, vanilla or lemon pudding. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
  • Apples and cream Trifle- Spice Cake, Apple pie filling and custard.
  • Banana Creme Trifle- White or chocolate cake, Sliced Bananas, Custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Sugar 7, Protein 0.1

Mohammed Jasim
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This trifle was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Malgon Nana
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This trifle is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party, and it was even better the next day.


Star Sport 3 HD
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I love how versatile this trifle is. You can use any kind of cake, fruit, or pudding you like.


Regina Edo
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This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Emily Lanois
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I'm not a big fan of trifle, but this one was really good! The flavors and textures were perfect.


Nokuthula Mkhize kazingizi
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This trifle was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was absolutely delicious.


Cine Find
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my trifle didn't turn out very well. The layers didn't set properly, and it was too runny.


Sue Dillard
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This trifle is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party, and it was even better the next day.


Selina Meiler
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this trifle, but it was worth the effort. It turned out great!


Khaled Jamil
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This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Kiran Edwards
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I'm not a big fan of trifle, but this one was really good! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


Sarah Universe
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This trifle is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and fluffy, and it has just the right amount of sweetness.


Hakam Jatoi
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I made this trifle for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about it.


XxflakxX321 4
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I love how versatile this trifle is. You can use any kind of cake, fruit, or pudding you like.


Dyer Olof
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I've made this trifle several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it looks so impressive.


Clam Hany
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This trifle was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


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