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How to make a trifle and impress your friends

Okay dear blog readers…I’m going to share something very special with you today. Something that is sure to dazzle anyone at a party or get together….my famous fruit trifle. Well, actually this recipe comes from my mom, but I think I make it a lot more than she does, so it’s officially my recipe now!

Doesn’t it look delicious? And guess what….it’s easy! It is by far the easiest dessert to make….and it yields the most compliments and requests for the recipe every time I make it!

The secret to making a trifle is…are you ready for this?……A PRETTY BOWL. Trust me. Anything you put in a trifle bowl automatically looks professional and all kinds of awesome. Really all a trifle is is some cake, pudding, whipped cream and fruit. It’s the bowl that kicks it up a notch and makes it a real dessert.

Here’s what you’ll need:
1. Some cake. For a fruit trifle I like to use angel food cake….it keeps everything light.
2. Some pudding. I like to use sugar free fat free vanilla. I’ve had the full fat/sugar kind and really, it doesn’t make the trifle any better, so save yourself some calories and get sugar free. And buy the large box, not the small one.
3. Some whipping cream. You really need a little more than I have pictured above….I sort of ran out. So buy two small cartons. And yes, you have to whip the cream yourself! It’s not hard at all. And it tastes better than the pre-made stuff.
4. Some fruit. Strawberries and bananas are a must. Sometimes my mom makes this with blueberries too, but I don’t like them so I left them out. Really you can use any fruit you like.
5. A pretty trifle bowl….I can’t stress this enough! You can get one for cheap from Bed Bath and Beyond.

 Step one, mix the pudding and place it in the refrigerator to set. 
Next, start chopping! I used two bananas. 
Cut your cake into one inch pieces. They don’t have to be perfect. This is a good job for a husband or child to help out with!
Chop your berries. You can make them all pretty if you like. Usually I save one of the more perfect berries for the top of the trifle. (I didn’t do that this time, so don’t freak out!)
Once everything is chopped, whip your cream. You’ll have to add a little sugar (maybe one T) or some sweetener to it…just enough to sweeten it up a little but not so much as to make it too sweet.
Then whip out that trifle bowl and get to work. First layer some of your cake. I usually do not end up using the whole angel food cake. The husband always loves the left overs.
Next, drizzle half of the pudding on top of the cake. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect.
Then you will make a layer of whip cream. I guess I got tired of taking pictures at this point!
Top the whip cream with all of your chopped banana.
Then start again with another layer of cake, and the rest of your pudding.
Now, usually I would then add the berries and then top with the remaining whip cream. (That’s why I usually save one strawberry for the top). But, like I said before, I didn’t have enough whip cream to completely cover the top and make it look pretty. So don’t be like me….make sure you buy enough whipping cream. The simple solution was to layer the rest of my whip cream on top of the pudding and then place the strawberries on top to cover up any imperfections. Easy enough, right?
Yum. I made this last week for a work potluck and it was a hit, as always! Oh, and make sure you use a paper towel to wipe the “ugly” parts of whip cream on the top, which I forgot to do. Again, don’t be like me!

 I’m linking up with one of my favorite blogs, These are a few of my favorite things, for How-To Tuesday!

Thanks for stopping by!

Comments

  3. Thank you thank you thank you! I was looking for an easy but impressive dessert to make for my supper club next month! 🙂

  6. I love trifles! I make a similar one except I use blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. I am going to have to try bananas next time!

  12. Oh my! That looks so fantastic and perfect for spring with the strawberries finally looking so delicious. I'm making this for sure.

  16. Beautiful~! I'm jealous of your kitchenaid because it's RED! Mine's white, because white was the one that was 50% off. I'm such a sucker for saving money, dang it! Red would look so much better in my kitchen. But I love it, I'm sure it will whip my cream just fine. Thank you for your recipe! This is all kinds of fun.

  18. hi–i am a new reader…and i just had to comment with

    Custard, good. Jam, good. Meat, good!

    (an oldie but goodie Friends quote…that this just reminded me of! )

    🙂

  21. Yum! This looks absolutely delicious. I haven't made truffles in forever, but definitely think I am going to need for easter! You have a lovely blog and I am your newest follower!

    xo

  25. I made this for the first time this weekend and it was a huge hit! I linked up with it on my blog tonight for What I'm loving Wednesday and Love it! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Kellie;-)

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