Trifle

Trifle Recipe

One cake (baked)

2 Cups whipping cream

2 tsp Vanilla

2-3 Tbs sugar

1 package of vanilla pudding

Berries of choice-I used strawberries

Prepare cake mix. Bake. Cool completely once the cake is cool cut into small squares.

Get out the chilled whipping cream. Mix with electric mixer whisk on high for about a min. * different mixers will take different times, with my kitchen aid it takes less than a min. When the cream is thick and forms stiff peaks add sugar a tablespoon at a time continue to keep mixer on medium-high and add the vanilla. When the cream is whipped and stiff (careful not to make butter) its done.

Next the pudding or “custard” layer prepare pudding according to box directions (I think that the cook and serve has a better flavor but use what you like)* I have made homemade custard for this in the past and I really did not notice a taste difference that was worth the work (because it is work) but if you want to make your own just google a recipe and be prepared with cream and eggs.

Take your berries and wash them, bigger berries like strawberries will need sliced into bit sized pieces. Let them rest and start to get juicy (I sometimes mix my berries with a little jam to add more flavor if I am running low on berries)

Starting with the cake squares layer the bottom of the trifle dish then layer the strawberries and cream and pudding you should be able to make several layers and top with whipped cream and berries. Chill and enjoy.