Recipes for trifles
Black Forest Trifle Pampered Chef Recipe
Black Forest Trifle Ingredients
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1 pkg (18-21 oz) brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)
- 2 bars (1.55 ounces each) milk chocolate candy, divided
- 3 cups cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup cranberry-cherry juice
- 2 cups cold 2% milk
- 2 pkg (3.3 oz each) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
- 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
How to make Black Forest Trifle
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies; spread batter over bottom of Large Bar Pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Loosen brownie from sides of bar pan and invert onto flat side of Large Grooved Cutting Board. Cut brownie into 1-in. cubes; set aside. Chop 11/2 of the chocolate bars using Food Chopper. Reserve remaining chocolate for garnish.
- combine pie filling and almond extract in Small Batter Bowl; set aside 1/2 cup for garnish. Stir juice into batter bowl.
- Pour milk into Classic Batter Bowl; add pudding mix and whisk until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in whipped topping.
- To assemble trifle, place half of the brownie cubes into bottom of Trifle Bowl. Layer with half of the pie filling mixture. Sprinkle with half of the chopped chocolate; top with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layer one time.
- Make chocolate curls with reserved chocolate using Vegetable Peeler (see Cook’s Tip). Garnish top of trifle with reserved pie filling mixture and chocolate curls. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Pampered Chef, Black Forest Trifle is ready to serve.
Yield: 16 servings
Pumpkin Trifle Recipe
Pumpkin Trifle Ingredients
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1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake mix
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 1 egg
- 4 cups cold fat-free milk
- 4 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
How to make Pumpkin Trifle
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water and egg, beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
- Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
- Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
- When completely cooled, crumble the cake. Set aside 1/4 cup crumbs for garnish.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
- Stir in pumpkin and spices until well blended.
- In a trifle bowl or 3-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl, layer a fourth of the cake crumbs, half of the pumpkin mixture, a fourth of the cake crumbs and half of the whipped topping.
- Repeat layers.
- Garnish with reserved cake crumbs.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
- Pumpkin Trifle is ready to serve.
Yield: 18 servings.
Prep: 1 hour + cooling
Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle Recipe
Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle Ingredients
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1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil’s food cake mix
- 1 cup refrigerated Irish creme nondairy creamer
- 3-1/2 cups cold milk
- 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups whipped topping
- 12 spearmint candies, crushed
How to make Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
- With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 2 in. apart. Slowly pour creamer over cake; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
- Cut cake into 1-1/2-in. cubes; place a third of the cubes in a 3-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the pudding, whipped topping and candies; repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator.
- Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle is ready to serve.
Yield: 14-16 servings.
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. including chilling.
Caramel Apple Trifle Recipe
Caramel Apple Trifle Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 5 medium)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Additional apple pie spice, optional
How to make Caramel Apple Trifle
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the apples, walnuts, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup caramel topping and remaining apple pie spice. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
- In a 3-1/2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the cake cubes, cream cheese mixture and apple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Caramel Apple Trifle is ready to serve.
Yield: 14 servings.
Prep: 40 min. + chilling
Makeover Cranberry Trifle Recipe
Makeover Cranberry Trifle Ingredients
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1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
- 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen reduced-fat pound cake, thawed and cubed
How to make Makeover Cranberry Trifle
- In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Place a third of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl; top with a third of the cranberry mixture and a third of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Makeover Cranberry Trifle is ready to serve.
Yield: 15 servings
Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 15 min.
Cappuccino Mousse Trifle Recipe
Cappuccino Mousse Trifle Ingredients
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2-1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/3 cup instant coffee granules
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen pound cake, thawed and cubed
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How to make Cappuccino Mousse Trifle
- In a large bowl, stir milk and coffee granules until dissolved; remove 1 cup and set aside.
- Add pudding mixes to the remaining milk mixture; beat on low speed for 2 minutes.
- Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Place a third of the cake cubes in a 4-qt. serving or trifle bowl.
- Layer with a third of the reserved milk mixture and pudding mixture and a fourth of the grated chocolate.
- Repeat layers twice.
- Garnish with remaining whipped topping and chocolate.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Cappuccino Mousse Trifle is ready to serve.
Prep time: 35 min.
yield: 16-20 Servings
Raspberry Cream Trifle Recipe
Raspberry Cream Trifle Ingredients
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1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- Chocolate curls and fresh mint
How to make Raspberry Cream Trifle
- In a large bowl, beat the milk, water and extract until blended.
- Add pudding mix; whisk for 2 minutes.
- Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
- Cover and chill until mixture is partially set.
- Fold in the whipped cream.
- Place half of the cake cubes in a 2-qt. glass serving bowl.
- Top with half of the cream mixture.
- Carefully spread with jam.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup raspberries.
- Layer with remaining cake cubes, cream mixture and raspberries.
- Garnish with chocolate curls and mint.
- Raspberry Cream Trifle is ready to serve.
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield: 14-16 Servings









