Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake, prepared
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pack (30 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 container (8 ounces) cold whisk
- 1 tablespoon roasted almond slices (optional)
Preparation
Cut the angels cake into cubes. Sit aside.In a bowl, whisking jointly the pudding blend / milk / sour cream / & vanilla extract . Sit apart .
In a 13 * 9 baking dish, placing half of cake cubes in bottom of pan. Placing half a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of cake.
Repeat the cake layer. Pour pudding on surface of cake & divide it evenly.
Spoon the cold whisk over the pudding layer. Place the remaining pie filling on top.
Putting cake in fridge for 4 h or . Sprinkle the almonds on top when ready to serve.
Instructions:
- Prepare Pudding Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cheesecake pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fold in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Layer the Trifle:
- In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer cubed angel food cake at the bottom.
- Spread a layer of the cheesecake pudding mixture over the cake.
- Add a layer of cherry pie filling.
- Repeat layers until you reach the top of the dish, ending with cherry pie filling.
- Top with Whipped Topping:
- Spread whipped topping over the final layer.
- Sprinkle roasted almond slices on top for garnish (optional).
- Chill and Serve:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Tips:
- Cake: If you don’t have angel food cake, you can substitute pound cake or sponge cake.
- Pudding: Experiment with different pudding flavors like vanilla or white chocolate for variation.
- Fruit: Swap cherry pie filling with another fruit filling, such as blueberry, strawberry, or mixed berries.
- Nuts: For added crunch, use toasted pecans or walnuts instead of almonds.
- Presentation: Serve in clear glasses or jars for a portable, visually appealing dessert.
This recipe is light, refreshing, and perfect for gatherings!