Leftovers Dessert Recipe

Transform your leftover dessert scraps into a delicious, delightful creation! This easy 5-minute recipe uses up stale cake, extra fruit, and leftover frosting to make a stunning layered dessert. Perfect for using up odds and ends and minimizing food waste.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 567.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Leftovers Dessert

  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 8 ounces cool whip, thawed
  • 1/2 cup leftover cake or cookie crumbs
  • 1 cup chopped leftover fruits (berries, peaches, etc.)

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How to Make Leftovers Dessert

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and 8 ounces of cool whip. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped leftover fruits (berries, peaches, etc.).
  3. Crumble 1/2 cup of leftover cake or cookies into the bottom of two individual glasses or one small trifle bowl.
  4. Layer half of the fruit mixture over the crumbs. Top with the remaining crumbled cake or cookies. Finish with the rest of the fruit mixture.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

186g

Carbs

7g

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