Basic Trifle Food

BASIC TRIFLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare pudding or custard according to directions and let cool.
• Mix the fruit with the sherry.
• Cut the cake into 1" chunks and place 1/2 of the chunks in the bottom of a trifle bowl.
• Layer 1/2 of the fruit on top of the cake layer and top with 1/2 the pudding.
• Repeat layering.
• Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh fruit.
• Chill well before serving.
• Variations.
• To make a low fat trifle, use angel food cake, fat-free pudding and low fat whipped cream.
• Strawberry Shortcake Trifle- Yellow or Angel food cake, custard and strawberries.
• Black Forest Trifle- Chocolate cake, raspberries and custard.
• Tropical Trifle- Angel food cake, mixed pineapple, mangoes, papayas, vanilla or lemon pudding. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
• Apples and cream Trifle- Spice Cake, Apple pie filling and custard.
• Banana Creme Trifle- White or chocolate cake, Sliced Bananas, Custard.

ANGEL FRUIT TRIFLE

Steps:

• Pour the blueberries into a strainer, rinse with water, and shake off excess water. Spread the berries out onto paper towels to dry slightly.
• In a deep, clear glass bowl or trifle bowl, spread a layer of angel food cake chunks. Scatter the cake with chopped strawberries in a thin layer. Sprinkle the strawberries with a layer of blueberries, followed by a layer of chopped peach slices. Sprinkle a few fresh raspberries over the peaches. Dollop a layer of whipped topping, then repeat layers until all cake and fruit has been used. Finish trifle with a layer of whipped topping. Cover the trifle, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

QUICK AND EASY ENGLISH TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare the gelatin with raspberries as directed on package.
• Cover and place in refrigerator until set.
• Prepare vanilla pudding mix as directed on package.
• Set aside.
• After gelatin is firmly set, spoon into a large clear glass bowl.
• Top with sliced bananas and sliced almonds Break angel food cake into bite size pieces and layer on top of the bananas and almonds, filling the bowl with the entire cake.
• Pour vanilla pudding over cake, allowing it to seep down through the layers.
• Top with heping layers of whipped cream.
• Sprinkle with decorative sprinkles or more sliced almonds just before serving.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Best if eaten within 24 hours.
• You can make your own pudding and cake if you wish, but this recipe is the easy method.

EASY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Slice chocolate roll/cake and arrange to cover 9" x 13" glass dish.
• Drain the peach slices and sprinkle about 2 to 3 tbs of its syrup on the cake.
• Custard; mix milk, sugar and custard and stir over slow heat until thicken. Mix vanilla and egg yolk, stir. Remove from heat, mix butter.
• Pour custard over the cake and spread out the custard all over the cake so that there is no gap.
• Arrange the peaches slice on custard.
• Make the jelly according to the packing instructions. Pour over the custard and peaches.
• Cool in the refrigerator.