Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle Recipe

Cheer yourself up (or a friend!) with this decadent chocolate cherry trifle! Combining the delightful flavors of moist angel food cake, creamy pudding, and rich chocolate-covered cherries, this easy dessert is perfect for any occasion. Inspired by a true friendship, this recipe is guaranteed to lift spirits and satisfy sweet cravings. No baking required!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 639.5 kcal
Protein 25g
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Ingredients for Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle

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How to Make Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle

  1. Prepare the pudding according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 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).
  3. In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large trifle bowl or serving dish, layer half of the angel food cake cubes.
  5. Top with 1 (21 ounce) can of cherry pie filling.
  6. Add half of the prepared pudding.
  7. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the pudding.
  8. Repeat layers: remaining cake cubes, remaining pie filling, remaining pudding, and remaining cream cheese mixture.
  9. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle?

Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle?

Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle has approximately 639.5 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle?

The key ingredients for Sam S Pick Me Up Trifle are Pudding, Milk, Whipped Topping, Cherry Pie Filling, Cream Cheese Spread, Angel Food Cake. See the full list with measurements above.

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