Easy English Trifle
Description
Fruit cocktail, gelatin, wine, and cubes of sponge cake are combined, then topped with custard pudding and a whipped topping. The fruit layer of this dessert may be made a day or two ahead.
Ingredients
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1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
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1/2 cup wine
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1 (19 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
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16 ounces sponge cake, cut in cubes
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1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
1
In a large glass bowl, combine the gelatin and 2 cups boiling water. Mix until dissolved.
2
Mix together the wine, reserved fruit cocktail syrup and enough cold water to equal 1 3/4 cups. Add to gelatin and mix well.
3
Add cubed cake and fruit to mixture; stir and refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.
4
Prepare custard according to packaging to equal 2 cups. Pour over gelatin mixture and refrigerate. Top with whipped topping before serving.