Easy English Trifle

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.

• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
• ½ cup wine
• 1 (19 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
• 16 ounces sponge cake, cut in cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large glass bowl, combine the gelatin and 2 cups boiling water. Mix until dissolved.

Step 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.

Step 3

Add cubed cake and fruit to mixture; stir and refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.

Step 4

Prepare custard according to packaging to equal 2 cups. Pour over gelatin mixture and refrigerate. Top with whipped topping before serving.