Description
Indulge in this heavenly dessert that combines fluffy angel food cake with creamy vanilla pudding, tart cherry pie filling, and a dollop of whipped topping, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 (14 ounce) purchased angel food cake, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix and pie filling (such as Jell-O®)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Prepare the vanilla pudding mix according to package instructions.
- Layering: In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer the angel food cake pieces, cherry pie filling, vanilla pudding, and sour cream. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
- Finishing Touches: Top the trifle with a generous amount of whipped topping and sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- This trifle can be customized with different fruit fillings such as blueberry or strawberry for a variety of flavors.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat or sugar-free pudding mix, whipped topping, and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg