HEAVENLY CHERRY ANGEL FOOD TRIFLE

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Cherries are a major crop in New York. Each year, a cherry recipe contest is held to celebrate George Washington's birthday-and I won with this recipe! -Hyacinth Rizzo, Buffalo, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups angel food cake cubes
1/4 cup cherry liqueur, optional
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed, divided
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
1 can (21 ounces) cherry filling or topping

Steps:

  • Place cake cubes in large bowl. Sprinkle with liqueur if desired; let stand 30 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cream cheese; beat until blended. Reserve 2 tablespoons whipped topping; fold remaining topping into cheese mixture. Stir topping mixture and pecans into cake cubes; mix well. Spoon cake mixture into a pretty glass or crystal bowl. Spread cherry filling evenly over top. Or, if desired, layer one-half cake mixture and cherry filling; repeat layers.) Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours. Garnish servings with reserved topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Billa Bai
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I would definitely make this trifle again. It's a delicious and easy dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Abhijit Lamsal
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This trifle is very rich, so a little goes a long way. It's the perfect dessert for a small gathering.


Kinara Chimbi
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I had some trouble finding angel food cake, but I was able to substitute pound cake and it turned out great.


jesse pendleton
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This trifle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Rj Shuvo chowdhury
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I love that this trifle can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to entertain guests.


Rojan Pote
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This trifle is so easy to make and it looks so impressive. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Ruhul Kuddus
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I've made this trifle several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Hem Moktan
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This trifle is absolutely heavenly! The combination of angel food cake, cherries, and whipped cream is perfect.


Mohau Nyenye
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I made this trifle for a church potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


ali anwar thebo
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This trifle was a hit at our party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.