Makeover Cranberry Trifle Recipe

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You’d never guess that this showstopper fruit trifle recipe has been lightened up because it boasts all of the original’s festive flavor, but only half the fat and way fewer calories! Sonya Labbe - Santa Monica, California

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Makeover Cranberry Trifle Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 15 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
  • 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen reduced-fat pound cake, thawed and cubed

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Place a third of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl; top with a third of the cranberry mixture and a third of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 316 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 254 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Cranberry Trifle in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p20

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Reviewed on May. 07, 2012 by pat wren

this is wonderful,my family just rave about it


Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by devanscrnp

I made this for Thanksgiving dinner with my family and got rave reviews...would definitely make it again!


Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by pat wren

made it for a church dinner was grate


Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by holofernes

Knockout dessert - sweet and tangy at the same time - and gorgeous. Next time I'll double the cream cheese section.


Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by strabue

My family really enjoyed this easy dessert.


Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by beckga

I also added some raspberries to this. It was a hit for Christmas and I will make again!


Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by linsvin

The presentation is beautiful. I did not lighten it up though. I also used the frozen Sara Lee pound cake for its density. You certainly can make this the night before, it held up nicely.


Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2009 by linsvin

Beautiful presentation,very easy to put together. Definitely use a pound cake for its density. Cranberry sauce "outstanding!"


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by KarenLiz

Delicious and yummy! We made it for a holiday party and will be making it again for Christmas. Sweet and tangy, easy to make and eye-pleasing.


Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by Juli-Anne

great dish... my family loved it .... next time I think I'll add slices of angel food cake to each layer ... make it like a very large fruit shortcake... yum.....

 
 
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