Trifle

 

I use to make these at the olde store... Everyone loved them.. I can't remember where I got the recipe, Francis I think...

 

1 cake mix

2 packets of custard or pudding mix

2 bags, 1 lb. each, frozen fruit

OR equivalent sliced fresh fruit

1/3 C sugar (more or less to taste)

1 1/2 C heavy cream, whipped

(or to save time, use whipped topping)

additional fresh fruit for garnish

1/3 C sherry or other liquor (optional)

Prepare cake according to directions on package.

Let cool completely.

Prepare custard or pudding mix according to package instructions. Let cool completely.

Mix fruit with sherry and fruit. If you don't want to use alcohol, use a little water or juice instead. You want the fruit to be sitting, but not swimming, in a bit of sweetened juice.

Whip the cream.

To assemble:

If you don't have a trifle bowl, like the one in the photo, use any large glass bowl.

It doesn't technically have to be glass, but it looks prettier if it is.

You can also make individual servings by placing the layers in large wine goblets.

Cut the cakes into large chunks and cover the bottom of your dish with a layer of cake.

Top with a layer of prepared fruit, then a layer
of custard. Repeat the process until you are out of ingredients or the bowl is full.

Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh fruit.
Chill until serving time.

To Serve:

Simply scoop out servings with a large spoon.

Serves 10-12

Trifle Tips & Variations:

While a sponge cake is traditional, when a white cake is called for I often like using Angel Food Cake, as it holds up to the fruit without
getting soggy.

The variations below are just to get you going.

You can make a virtually fat-free trifle by using angel food cake, fat free pudding and low or no fat whipped topping.

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Yellow or Angel Food Cake, Custard and Strawberries

Black Forest Trifle
Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie Filling and Custard

Chocolate Raspberry Trifle
Chocolate Cake, Raspberries and Custard

Tropical Fruit Trifle
Angel Food Cake, Mixed Pineapple, Mangos, Papayas, either Vanilla or Lemon Pudding, Sprinkle top with Toasted Coconut

Apples & Cream Trifle
Yellow or Spice Cake, Apple Pie Filling and Custard

Peaches & Cream Trifle
Angel Food Cake, Sliced Peaches, Optional Alcohol: Peach Schnapps or Brandy

Red, White & Blueberry Trifle
Angel Food Cake, Mixed Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries, Custard

Raspberry Lemon Trifle
Yellow or Lemon Cake, Lemon Pie Filling and Raspberries

Banana Cream Trifle
White or Chocolate Cake, Sliced Bananas, Custard