Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Name: Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups cold 2% milk; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1 carton (13-1/2 ounces) strawberry glaze; 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cubed; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

As pretty as a picture, this quick-and-easy dessert from Crystal Edwards of Van Alstyne, Texas, makes any gathering seem special. Busy cooks will appreciate the make-ahead convenience and the use of purchased pound cake.

Ingredients

2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 carton (13-1/2 ounces) strawberry glaze
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cubed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Beat in cream cheese and extract until smooth. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
In another bowl, gently combine strawberries and glaze. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, pudding mixture and strawberry mixture. Repeat layers. Garnish with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with almonds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 336 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Trifle in Simple & Delicious May/June 2008

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phedellabradford

Dec 17, 2010

I have tried many different Trifle recipes and I must say that this is to die for. Using the creamcheese pudding mix gives it that extra kick. My search is over, this is the one.