Orange Cranberry Trifle Recipe

Name: Orange Cranberry Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. pure orange extract, divided; 3 c. whipped topping, thawed; 1 c. whole berry cranberry sauce; 1 small loaf pound cake, thinly sliced; 1/2 c. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; sliced almonds for garnish; ground cinnamon for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Mix cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. orange extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
2
Gently stir in whipped topping and cranberry sauce.
3
Set aside.
4
Arrange 1/3 of the cake slices on bottom of 8 inch square dish.
5
Mix milk, vanilla and 1/2 tsp. orange extract.
6
Drizzle approximately 2 Tbsp. of milk mixture over cake slices.
7
Spread 1/3 of cream cheese mixture over cake slices.
8
Repeat for second and third layers, using remaining cake slices, milk and cream cheese mixture.
9
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and cinnamon.
10
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 or up to 24 hours, before serving.

227

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. pure orange extract, divided, and more.

Yes, Orange Cranberry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Cranberry Trifle

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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