Cherry Angel Food Trifle

Submitted by HokiesMom

"From Quick Cooking 2001 recipe Light and refreshing dessert. Very pretty in a trifle bowl. Leave time for trifle to chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Note: Not sure of the size of a normal envelope of dry whipped topping mix - just the standard size is needed. You can use a store bought angel food cake or make one at home."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12-14

ingredients

• 10 inches round pre-made angel food cake (store bought or homemade, your choice)
• 1 3⁄4 cups cold milk
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 (1/2 ounce) envelope whipped dessert topping mix
• 1⁄2 cup cold milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 3⁄4 cup chocolate syrup
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the 1 3/4 cups of milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. In another bowl, beat whipped topping mix, vanilla and the 1/2 cup remaining milk until stiff peaks form.
3. Cut cake into 1/2 inch cubes and place half in a 3 quart glass trifle bowl.
4. Sprinkle with 1 tbls cherry juice.
5. Top with half of the pie filling, half of the prepared pudding and 1/4 cup of the chocolate syrup.
6. Repeat layers.
7. Top with whipping topping and remaining syrup.
8. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Really, really outstanding dessert, even if I did make a couple of very, very small changes just to satisfy my own craving for cherries & chocolate! I made the cake (lots of time, what with the forums down right now!) then doubled the amount of cherries, chocolate (also used a homemade chocolate sauce) AND pudding, & we were thoroughly satisfied with the results! Not that I'd make it that way every time I make it again, but I was just in the mood for a cherry-&-chocolate overload, so . . . Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]

 

[crazycookinmama]

This was a very nice desert....I didn't realize we had to go and buy a cake, as it isn't stated in the ingredients, I'm such a dummy sometimes. I just made a cake at home and cut it into pieces. Made for Newest Zaar Tag.