Cherry Trifle

Cherry Trifle

from tasteofhome.com
1 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups cold whole milk, divided
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
  • 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups of milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In another large bowl, beat the whipped topping mix, vanilla and remaining milk until stiff peaks form.

  2. 2

    Cut cake into 1/2-in. cubes; place half in a 3-qt. glass bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cherry juice. Top with half of the pie filling, half of the pudding and 1/4 cup of chocolate syrup. Repeat layers. Top with whipped topping and remaining syrup. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.