Elegant Berry Trifle Recipe

Name: Elegant Berry Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla pudding mix; 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract, divided; ½ cup white grape juice; 1 loaf poundcake, cut into 1/2 inch slices; ½ cup red raspberry preserves; ½ cup blackberry preserves; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 crisp almond macaroons, crushed or ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1
["Prepare pudding mixes according to package directions; cool if using cooked.", "Blend in 1 teaspoons almond extract.", "Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with grape juice in a separate bowl.", "Set aside.", "Spread 1/4 of the pound cake slices with all of the raspberry preserves and 1/4 of the pound cake slices with all of the blackberry preserves; top each spread slice with unspread slice to form ""sandwiches.", """.", "Cut sandwiches into 3/4-inch wide pieces.", "Reserve a few to garnish top of trifle; sprinkle remaining pieces with grape juice mixture.", "Spoon 1/3 pudding into 6-cup dessert dish or trifle bowl.", "Alternate raspberry and blackberry cake pieces in pattern on pudding, using half of pieces.", "Repeat procedure.", "Top with remaining pudding.", "Cover and chill several hours.", "Shortly before serving, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.", "Pipe rosettes or spoon dollops of whipped cream on top of trifle; garnish with reserved cake pieces and crushed macaroons."]

1627

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla pudding mix, 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract, divided, ½ cup white grape juice, 1 loaf poundcake, cut into 1/2 inch slices, and more.

Yes, Elegant Berry Trifle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Elegant Berry Trifle

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