CHRISTMAS CHERRY TRIFLE DESSERT

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This is perfect to serve at the holidays, it has a beautiful red color and makes a lovely presentation that will light up any holiday table --- plan ahead, this dessert needs to be chilled for 3 or more hours, prep time includes chilling time -- make this low fat by using low fat milk and reduced fat Cool Whip and pudding mix :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (6 ounce) package jell-o brand cherry gelatin
sugar (optional)
2 cups ice cubes
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
4 cups angel food cake, sliced into cubes (or can use pound cake, about half a cake)
1 1/2 cups cold half-and-half cream
1 (4 ounce) package jell-o vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into gelatin in a large bowl at least 2 minutes, until completely dissolved (can add sugar for a sweeter taste if desired).
  • Stir in the ice cubes until melted.
  • Add in the cherry pie filling; stir to combine.
  • Place all the cake cubes in a 3-qt serving bowl or large glass trifle dish.
  • Spoon the gelatin mixture over cake.
  • Refrigerate 15 minutes, or until set but not firm.
  • Pour the 1-1/2 cups half and half cream into large bowl; add pudding mix; whisk for about 1 minute.
  • Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping.
  • Spoon over gelatin mixture in a bowl.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.
  • Garnish with remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.9, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 375.9, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.6, Protein 12.7

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