English Trifle Recipe

Name: English Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry jello; 1 small can fruit cocktail; 1 small can pineapple tidbits; sponge cake or ladyfingers; 1 small jar raspberry jam; 1 Tbsp. sherry wine (optional); 1/2 to 3/4 c. shredded coconut; coconut cookies or similar; 1 (4 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding mix; 1 3/4 c. milk; slivered almonds (optional); Cool Whip or whipped cream

Servings: persons

1 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry jello
1 small can fruit cocktail
1 small can pineapple tidbits
sponge cake or ladyfingers
1 small jar raspberry jam
1 Tbsp. sherry wine (optional)
1/2 to 3/4 c. shredded coconut
coconut cookies or similar
1 (4 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding mix
1 3/4 c. milk
slivered almonds (optional)
Cool Whip or whipped cream

1
In a small bowl make raspberry jello, using most of juice from cocktail and pineapple (reserve 1/4 to 1/2 cup) plus water to make 1 3/4 cups liquid.
2
While jello is getting very thick (but not set), in approximately 1 1/2-quart size serving bowl, line bottom of bowl with cake spread with jam.
3
Add sherry and enough of remaining juice to soak cake; mash with fork.
4
Cover with alternate layers of coconut, crumbled cookies, fruit cocktail, cookies, coconut and pineapple.
5
Pour very thick jello over all and leave to set.
6
When jello has set, prepare vanilla pudding, using 1 3/4 cups milk, and pour over the set jello mixture.
7
Let set.
8
Decorate with Cool Whip and slivered almonds and serve.
9
Yum!!
10
Yum!!

144

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry jello, 1 small can fruit cocktail, 1 small can pineapple tidbits, sponge cake or ladyfingers, and more.

Yes, English 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.

English Trifle

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