Trifle

 

 

 

When the weather is hot and you don't want to bake a dessert, a trifle is a wonderful option.  There are no rules for a successful trifle...basically you combine some kind of cake with fruit, pudding, whipped cream, etc. to produce a delightfully tasting dessert that is refrigerated until serving time.  Make your own components or purchase them from the market for a quick assembly.  Most trifles are served in a glass bowl which allows guests to see the composed dish.   

 

 

Ingredients:

 

1 crumbled cake



pudding

mixed fruit with juice

whipped cream

 

Crumble the cake mixture into the bottom of the bowl.  (Crumbled brownies work well, too.)  Cover with a layer of pudding and some fruit.  Repeat the layers and cover with cream or shipped topping.  Fruit can include frozen strawberries and juice; canned peaches with juice; mixed fruit with some jam or jelly; nuts (if desired).  Final layer should be whipped cream.  Sprinkle with powdered cocoa and top with fruit or cherries.  Refrigerate until serving time.  This recipe serves six to eight people.