Best 7 Angel Fruit Trifle Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly delight of an angel fruit trifle, a dessert that combines layers of fluffy angel food cake, creamy custard sauce, and a symphony of fresh, vibrant fruits. Each bite takes you on a journey through a tapestry of flavors and textures, from the delicate crumb of the cake to the silky smoothness of the custard, and the burst of sweetness from the fruits. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a moment of indulgence, this classic dessert is guaranteed to elevate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRUITY ANGEL FOOD CAKE TRIFLE



Fruity Angel Food Cake Trifle image

From Quick Cooking 2003 Measure the trifle bowl to the cake and if the diameter of the cake is larger than the bowl, trim it to fit or you can cut the cake into cubes. Very pretty presentation. Allow 3 hours to chill before serving.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cold milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
1 prepared angel food cake (approx 8-inch diameter)
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sliced pears, drained
1 pint strawberry, sliced
4 kiwi fruits, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Split cake horizontally into thirds.
  • Place one layer in a 5 quart trifle or serving bowl that is 9 inches in diameter (see note in heading about measuring).
  • Top with a third of the pudding, third of the whipped topping and a third of the fruit.
  • Repeat layers two times.
  • Cover and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

FRUITY ANGEL FOOD TRIFLE



Fruity Angel Food Trifle image

This summery dessert showcases an attractive assortment of fresh and canned fruit. "I refined the original recipe over time to suit our family's tastes," explains Louise Bouvier of Lafleche, Saskatchewan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears, drained
1 pint strawberries, sliced
4 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes; set aside. , Split cake horizontally into thirds. Place one layer in a 5-qt. trifle or serving bowl that is 9 in. in diameter. Top with a third of the pudding, whipped topping and fruit. Repeat layers twice. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

ANGEL FOOD CAKE AND BERRY TRIFLE



Angel Food Cake and Berry Trifle image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, plus a few whole, for garnish
One 6-ounce container blueberries
One 6-ounce container raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Juice 1/2 orange
4 cups low-fat 2-percent Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey
One 17-ounce store-bought angel food cake

Steps:

  • Add the berries to a bowl along with the sugar and orange juice. Let sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes, until juicy.
  • Meanwhile, add the yogurt and honey to a bowl. Stir with a spoon to mix in the honey and smooth out so the mixture will be more spreadable.
  • Cut the angel food cake into large chunks using a serrated knife, and add about one-third of the cake to the bottom of a medium trifle dish. Add a layer of the syrupy berries and then a layer of yogurt, reserving a few spoonfuls of yogurt for the end. Repeat the layers until you have no more remaining ingredients. Finish the top with the few spoonfuls of yogurt in the center and the fresh, whole strawberries.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

ANGEL BERRY TRIFLE



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I usually serve this berry trifle in summer when fresh berries are bountiful, but I recently prepared it with frozen cherries and light cherry pie filling instead. It was a delicious glimpse of summer-to-come! -Brenda Paine, North Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed and divided
2 prepared angel food cakes (8 ounces each), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pint fresh blackberries
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 pint fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes more. Meanwhile, beat yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Fold in pudding mixture and 1 cup whipped topping., Place one-third of cake cubes in a 4-qt. trifle bowl. Top with one-third of pudding mixture, one-third of berries and half of remaining whipped topping. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining cake, pudding and berries. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ORANGE-ANGEL FOOD TRIFLE



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Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix provides a simple addition to this orange trifle. Garnish this dessert with toasted coconut.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
2 boxes (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
6 large navel oranges, peeled, sectioned
Toasted flaked coconut, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, using water. Immediately turn pan upside down onto narrow-necked glass bottle or heatproof surface; cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, make pudding mix as directed on box, using milk. Fold in vanilla and 1 container whipped topping. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
  • Remove cake from pan. Cut or tear cake into 1-inch cubes. In trifle or glass bowl, arrange one-third of the cake cubes. Drizzle with liqueur. Top with one-third of the pudding mixture and one-third of the orange sections. Repeat layers twice. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg

ANGEL FRUIT TRIFLE



Angel Fruit Trifle image

A light, fresh, and cool summer dessert. Angel food cake, fresh berries, and whipped topping, layered in a trifle bowl, makes for a pretty presentation; then you can see the layers of the dessert. This is a great Fourth of July red, white, and blue dessert. This is my family's favorite summer dessert.

Provided by Lori Kirchner Zwahlen

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package frozen blueberries
1 prepared angel food cake, cut into chunks
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 (12 ounce) package frozen peach slices, chopped
1 (6 ounce) container fresh raspberries
2 (16 ounce) tubs reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Pour the blueberries into a strainer, rinse with water, and shake off excess water. Spread the berries out onto paper towels to dry slightly.
  • In a deep, clear glass bowl or trifle bowl, spread a layer of angel food cake chunks. Scatter the cake with chopped strawberries in a thin layer. Sprinkle the strawberries with a layer of blueberries, followed by a layer of chopped peach slices. Sprinkle a few fresh raspberries over the peaches. Dollop a layer of whipped topping, then repeat layers until all cake and fruit has been used. Finish trifle with a layer of whipped topping. Cover the trifle, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 212 mg, Sugar 19 g

STRAWBERRY-LEMON ANGEL FOOD TRIFLE



Strawberry-Lemon Angel Food Trifle image

A wonderful quick and easy trifle for Easter, or anytime! Luscious lemon filling plus fresh strawberries and whipped cream are layered with angel food cake cubes in this delicious variation on my Strawberries and Cream Trifle. Tip: Can be made using part lemon curd and part lemon pie filling for a more lemony-tart version. Yum! I like to make this trifle in the morning or a day in advance, and then chill until ready to serve. Can be made in a large trifle bowl, or in individual dessert glasses. Enjoy!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs fresh strawberries, sliced
10 1/2 ounces prepared angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (1 loaf)
2 (21 ounce) cans prepared lemon pie filling (or lemon pudding)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon limoncello lemon liqueur (optional)

Steps:

  • Whip the cream until soft peaks form; beat in the vanilla and sugar and mix thoroughly.
  • Gently fold lemon filling into the whipped cream (add lemon zest and Limoncello, if using).
  • In a trifle dish or individual dessert dishes layer the strawberries, cake cubes, and lemon creme mixture.
  • Arrange a few strawberries on top.
  • Serve immediately, or cover with saran wrap and chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 171.2, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 15.6, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful fruit. This will ensure that your trifle is bursting with flavor.
  • Make your own angel food cake. It's not difficult and it will taste so much better than store-bought cake.
  • Don't skimp on the whipped cream. It's what makes the trifle so light and fluffy.
  • Be creative with your toppings. You can use chopped nuts, grated chocolate, or fresh berries.
  • Serve the trifle immediately or chill it for later. Either way, it's sure to be a hit!

Conclusion:

Angel food trifle is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make the best angel food trifle that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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