Fruit Cocktail Trifle Recipe

This refreshing Fruit Cocktail Trifle is the perfect light yet decadent dessert for any occasion! Layers of moist pound cake, juicy fruit cocktail, creamy pudding, and a touch of white chocolate create a flavor explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and even easier to love, this recipe is ideal for potlucks, holidays, or a simple weeknight treat. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this stunning and delicious dessert!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 346.5 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Fruit Cocktail Trifle

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How to Make Fruit Cocktail Trifle

  1. Prepare the pudding: In a large bowl, beat two (3.4 ounce) packages of instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk until smooth and thickened. Gently fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping.
  2. Layer the trifle: In a large glass bowl (approximately 4-quart size), begin by layering 1 cup of cubed pound cake. Top with 1 cup of fruit cocktail, followed by 1/3 of the pudding mixture. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated white chocolate over the pudding.
  3. Repeat layers: Repeat steps 2 until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding and grated white chocolate.
  4. Chill and serve: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to chill. Garnish with extra whipped topping and white chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

202g

Fat

39g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fruit Cocktail Trifle?

Fruit Cocktail Trifle takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fruit Cocktail Trifle?

Fruit Cocktail Trifle has approximately 346.5 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fruit Cocktail Trifle?

The key ingredients for Fruit Cocktail Trifle are Cake, Vanilla Pudding Mix, Milk, Cool Whip, Fruit Cocktail, White Chocolate. See the full list with measurements above.

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