Taste of Home
Cherry Trifle
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12-15 servings.
"I wanted to make a dessert that was light, refreshing and simple," shares Margo Seergrist of Shelton, Washington. "The chocolate syrup in this tempting trifle is a sweet surprise, and everyone loves the topping of toasted coconut and almonds."
Ingredients
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2-1/4 cups cold whole milk, divided
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1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
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2 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
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1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
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3/4 cup chocolate syrup
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
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1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups of milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In another large bowl, beat the whipped topping mix, vanilla and remaining milk until stiff peaks form.
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2.
Cut cake into 1/2-in. cubes; place half in a 3-qt. glass bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cherry juice. Top with half of the pie filling, half of the pudding and 1/4 cup of chocolate syrup. Repeat layers. Top with whipped topping and remaining syrup. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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