Vanilla Raspberry Trifle

My mom used to make this traditional dessert every year at Christmas time. Its very simple to make and yummy. I have made a few changes to it due in large to a lack of birds custard mix.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 426 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 orange, zested
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers
• 1 pint raspberries
• 4 cups cold milk
• ½ cup rum, or to taste
• 1 (2.25 ounce) package slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line the bottom of a deep glass dish with 1/2 the ladyfingers. Pour 1/2 the rum over ladyfingers; top with 1/2 the raspberries.

Step 2

Beat cold milk, pudding mix, and orange zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Spoon 1/2 the pudding over raspberry layer. Arrange the remaining lady fingers atop pudding layer and around sides of bowl. Pour remaining rum over ladyfingers; top with remaining raspberries and pudding. Refrigerate trifle for flavors to set, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Beat heavy cream in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium-low speed until fluffy. Spoon whipped cream over trifle and sprinkle with almonds.