ITALIAN PINEAPPLE TRIFLE

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My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family's Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to carry on her special tradition. It's an easy, delicious no-bake dessert everyone will love. -Ann-Marie Milano, Milton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
3 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into ricotta mixture., In another bowl, combine the pineapple, pie filling and remaining vanilla. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, arrange two packages of ladyfingers over the bottom and up the sides., Layer a third of the ricotta mixture, a third of the pineapple mixture and half of the remaining ladyfingers. Repeat layers once. Layer remaining ricotta and pineapple mixtures. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

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Abid Niyazi
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This trifle is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before and it was even better the next day.


mursalinkhanmur28 mursalinkhanmur28
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I would definitely recommend this trifle to anyone who loves pineapple and coconut. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Ishmael Jenkins
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This trifle was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end. It was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Bettie Sherry
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I thought this trifle was just okay. It wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.


Saea Al usef
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I was disappointed with the flavor of this trifle. It was too bland for my taste.


Jaam waseem
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This trifle is a showstopper! It's perfect for a party or special occasion.


Maram Abu Shamseyeh
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I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in this trifle. It's a perfect summer dessert.


Alyssa Perry
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This was my first time making a trifle and it was easier than I thought! I will definitely be making it again.


Artan Prozllomi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the trifle turned out perfectly. It was a beautiful and delicious dessert.


Muhammad Sohail
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This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Obadeh Jalamneh
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I made this trifle for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and whipped cream filling was light and fluffy. It was a perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Vallon Kudzai
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This Italian Pineapple Trifle was a huge hit at my family gathering! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making it again.