Ingredients

Instructions

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