Whether it's for the big day or the night before (which is a huge night in our house...think Christmas Eve), you are going to want to serve some desserts that are not all pumpkin or apple pie!
A trifle is an English dessert make with fruit and a thick layer of either sponge cake or cookies that are soaked in sherry or another fortified wine. It's typically topped with custard and whipped cream. Although this dessert has no wine in the recipe, a lovely glass of sherry or an ice wine would make this dessert perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
Enjoy!
Stacy
Cranberry Orange Trifle
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 9 x 13 white cake, un-frosted (pre-made or make from a box mix)
2 boxes instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
2 cans mandarin oranges
3 cups whipped topping
Orange zest, optional
Directions:
Make cranberry sauce in a medium pot; add cranberries, 1 cup water and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 10 minutes until berries are soft and starting to burst.
Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and mix well; add to cranberries, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Drain oranges and reserve juice.
Combine pudding mixes, reserve juice and 3 cups of milk and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Cut cake into 1 inch cubes
In 12 small jars, dessert bowls or glasses, layer half the cake, pudding, cranberry sauce and oranges, then repeat. Spread whipped topping on top and orange zest for decoration; refrigerate until ready to serve.
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