This is my version that I took to a lovely Christmas Eve dinner with close friends.
This dessert is amazing easy to make and is a great way to use up yellow cake if you have some extra. You start by loosely stacking slabs of the cake in the bottom of a trifle dish. I used the shells that are traditionally used for strawberry shortcake because they were on sale, but ladyfingers and Twinkies--yes, Twinkies--will even do.
Next, I mixed up a large batch of strawberry gelatin and drizzled it over the cake. The gelatin should just cover the cake. It's all right if a tiny bit of the cake sticks up above the surface as long as it is coated with the gelatin mixture. Chill until the gelatin sets.
My version of trifle includes a layer of Mandarin oranges. A small can will do. I just drained the oranges and sprinkled them over the set gelatin.
Next I mixed up a large box of instant vanilla pudding, poured that over the top, then chilled it all in the refrigerator for about an hour. Finally, I topped it all off with Cool Whip. An easy dessert, but you do have to plan ahead because of the chilling requirements.
Merry Christmas!
Looks yummy! Hope you had a great Christmas eve.
ReplyDeleteBarb, the trifle was a real hit! Everyone had seconds. A wonderful evening.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! Hope you had a nice Christmas-sounds like you did-and will see you in a month!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, that trifle looks spectacular. Glad you had a nice nice time with your friends.
ReplyDeleteWe spent Christmas with our youngest and her husband in Virginia. Now we are dog-sitting while they enjoy a trip out west. Have a great weekend!
I LOVE trifle, though I never remember to make it. Maybe I should try to put one together for our dinner guests tomorrow. Thank you for the great idea!
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