American English Trifle

Sadies American English Trifle

·         1 yellow or white cake mix (can use pre-made pound or angel food cake) cut into cubes.

·         1 package Danish dessert, raspberry or strawberry

·         1 packet Bird’s brand custard mix (Large box of vanilla pudding)

·         1-2 cups frozen strawberries/raspberries

·         2 bananas sliced

·         1 cup whipping cream, whipped

A couple hours before assembling the trifle prepare the cake mix, the custard mix and the Danish dessert according to the package directions and allow to cool properly.  

In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer all ingredients in the following order:  Cake cubes, Danish Dessert, Custard/Pudding, fruit and bananas.  A trifle dish will usually allow two layers, a glass casserole dish will usually only allow one layer.  Top trifle with whipping cream and refrigerate until ready to serve.  Don’t layer trifle more than six hours before eating or cake will get too soggy.  Serves 8

Chocolate trifle-   chocolate cake, chocolate pudding and crushed Oreos instead of fruit.