CHOCOLATE BERRY TRIFLE

Chocolate Berry Trifle image

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (thawed)
1 (10 ounce) package pound cake or 1 (10 ounce) package a loaf cake
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 cup raspberries (fresh)
1 cup strawberry (fresh)
1 banana

Steps:

Beat the pudding mix and milk with a whisk for 1-2 minutes till well blended.
Gently stir in the whipped topping and mix well; set aside.
Cut the cake into 12 slices and spread 6 slices with the strawberry jam.
Place the other 6 slices on top of the jam slices so that it is like 6 sandwiches and then cut these into 1/2" cubes.
Place half the cake cubes in a trifle dish or decorative bowl.
Cover this layer with 1/2 cup raspberries and 1/2 cup strawberries sliced.
Slice the banana on top of this layer.
Top with 1 cup of the pudding mixture.
Layer again with the cake cubes, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup strawberries, and topping (no more banana).
Garnish with 3-4 pretty strawberries or a few raspberries.
Refrigerate for several hours.