Serves 8 to 10
We've taken a few twists with the traditional trifle in this recipe. Pound cake and prepared pudding save time, while roasted apples and pears add lovely fruit flavor.
Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
3 large Gala or Fuji apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 large Asian pears, peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) frozen pound cake, thawed
24 ounces prepared vanilla pudding
2 cups cold whipping cream
Method
Put 1/2 cup of the sugar and 1/4 cup water into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 minute. Transfer sugar syrup to a bowl, cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix apples, pears, vinegar, cinnamon and butter together in a large bowl, then arrange on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until fruit is golden and tender, about 45 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
Cut cake crosswise into 8 pieces. Cut each piece into 3 strips. Line bottom of a 3-quart trifle dish with 8 strips of cake, then drizzle with about 3 tablespoons of the sugar syrup. Spread half of the pudding over the top, then arrange about 3 cups of the fruit on top. Top with remaining cake, then repeat process with sugar syrup, pudding and fruit. Reserve extra apples and pears in a bowl, covered, in the refrigerator. Cover trifle and chill at least 6 hours.
Whisk cream and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the top of the trifle and fan remaining apples and pears over the cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving (About 7.5oz/210g-wt.): 350 calories (150 from fat), 16g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 4g protein, 50g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 19g sugar), 110mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium
Tags: Make Ahead, Family Friendly, Entertaining, Vegetarian
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