Ingredients for Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle
- 1 package (3.4 ounce) instant chocolate pudding, prepared according to package directions
- Milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Cherry Pie Filling
- Cream Cheese Spread
- One 16-ounce angel food cake
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Dried Cherries
- 1 tablespoon rum extract (or vanilla extract)
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How to Make Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle
- Prepare the pudding according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes. Gently soak the cubes in 1 tablespoon of rum extract (or substitute with vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version).
- In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- In a large trifle bowl or serving dish, layer half of the angel food cake cubes.
- Top with 1 (21 ounce) can of cherry pie filling.
- Add half of the prepared pudding.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the pudding.
- Repeat layers: remaining cake cubes, remaining pie filling, remaining pudding, and remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Top with 1 cup chocolate-covered cherries and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
178g
Fat
82g
Carbs
29g