EASY ENGLISH TRIFLE

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This recipe is a given in our home for most holidays, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving. It is easy to prepare and very tasty. It can be made a day or two ahead.

Provided by Sheila Wadden

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
½ cup wine
1 (19 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
16 ounces sponge cake, cut in cubes
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large glass bowl, combine the gelatin and 2 cups boiling water. Mix until dissolved.
Mix together the wine, reserved fruit cocktail syrup and enough cold water to equal 1 3/4 cups. Add to gelatin and mix well.
Add cubed cake and fruit to mixture; stir and refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.
Prepare custard according to packaging to equal 2 cups. Pour over gelatin mixture and refrigerate. Top with whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 504.5 mg, Sugar 24.6 g