EASY ENGLISH TRIFLE

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This recipe is a given in our home for most holidays, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving. It is easy to prepare and very tasty. It can be made a day or two ahead.

Provided by Sheila Wadden

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
½ cup wine
1 (19 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
16 ounces sponge cake, cut in cubes
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, combine the gelatin and 2 cups boiling water. Mix until dissolved.
  • Mix together the wine, reserved fruit cocktail syrup and enough cold water to equal 1 3/4 cups. Add to gelatin and mix well.
  • Add cubed cake and fruit to mixture; stir and refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.
  • Prepare custard according to packaging to equal 2 cups. Pour over gelatin mixture and refrigerate. Top with whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 504.5 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

Miracle Braxton
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This trifle is so good! The sponge cake is so light and fluffy, and the custard is rich and creamy. The fruit adds a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Ftita Ftita
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I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it looks very impressive.


Izhar Elahi
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This trifle is absolutely delicious! I love the way the sponge cake soaks up the custard and fruit juices. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Saith Mubashar
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I've made this trifle several times and it's always a hit. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are just perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


jasmeen gurleen
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This trifle is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I love the combination of the sponge cake, custard, and fruit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Antoinette Allen
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I'm not a big fan of trifles, but this one is really good. The sponge cake is moist and flavorful, the custard is creamy and smooth, and the fruit is fresh and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abraham Naja
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This trifle is so good! The sponge cake is so light and fluffy, and the custard is rich and creamy. The fruit adds a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Amina Garba
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I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it looks very impressive.


Erochukwu Eze
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This trifle is absolutely delicious! I love the way the sponge cake soaks up the custard and fruit juices. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Sherman Johnson
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I've made this trifle several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are just perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nayeem Ff
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This is my new favorite dessert! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of the sponge cake, custard, and fruit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


nkululeko masilela
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I made this trifle for my family and they all loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect and the trifle looked very impressive.


Abdullah ab Abdullah
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This trifle was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The sponge cake was light and fluffy, the custard was rich and creamy, and the fruit added a refreshing sweetness. I will definitely be making this agai