Absolutely Almond Trifle

I’m not big into Christmas baking, but I do love sweets. And it seems like this time of year I always need treats for last-minute guests or a cookie exchange or a potluck or something, so I better make something. Luckily, these cookies are super easy to make, and the little dollop of fruit spread makes them extra pretty. One more thing checked off the list!

– Juliet

Absolutely Almond Trifle

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) melted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 3.4 oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 8 oz. thawed non-dairy whipped topping
  • 2 cups hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Plus more berries for garnish

Directions

Prepare Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix™ as directed on package with butter and water. Cool completely; cube. Combine pudding and milk, whisk 2 minutes; fold in whipped topping. Make layers of cake cubes, pudding mixture, sliced strawberries and blueberries in a clear glass bowl. Cover; chill 1 hour. Garnish with additional berries. Makes 10-12 servings.

Tips and Hints

  • Make individual trifles by layering the small ingredients in small wine glasses or pedestal dessert bowls.
  • Use any fruit combination – pineapple, raspberries, etc. are delicious in this dessert. Or used canned pie filling for a fruit layer.
  • Use lemon or chocolate pudding in place of the vanilla pudding.