Best 6 Cranberry Orange Trifle Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of a cranberry orange trifle, a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of oranges, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. This classic trifle is a beautiful centerpiece for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a special celebration, or simply a weekend treat. With its layers of moist cake, creamy custard, tangy cranberry sauce, and fluffy whipped cream, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE



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I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing-or adding-ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
CUSTARD:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
6 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TRIFLE:
1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Sweetened whipped cream and orange sections

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely., For custard, in a large saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes. Press waxed paper onto surface of filling; refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour., To assemble, place half of the cake on the bottom of a 4-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Layer with half of the cranberry mixture, 1/4 cup almonds and half of the custard. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Top with whipped cream and orange sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAKEOVER CRANBERRY TRIFLE



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You'd never guess that this showstopper fruit trifle recipe has been lightened up because it boasts all of the original's festive flavor, but only half the fat and way fewer calories! -Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen reduced-fat pound cake, thawed and cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool completely., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Place a third of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl; top with a third of the cranberry mixture and a third of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE



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Make and share this Cranberry Orange Trifle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (85 g) packages cranberry jelly powder
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups milk
2 (113 g) packages jell-o instant vanilla pudding
3 cups Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 (298 g) package frozen pound cake, thawed, cut into small cubes
1 (284 ml) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • Dissolve jelly powder in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes,. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until lwell blended. Gently stir in the whipped topping.
  • Cut jelly into cubes. Remove 1 cup of the jelly cubes; set aside. Layer half each of the remaining jelly cubes, cake cubes, oranges and pudding in a 3L serving bowl; repeat layers. Top with reserved jelly cubes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 469.6, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 31.8, Protein 4.5

CRANBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE SHOOTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
3 to 4 graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons orange zest

Steps:

  • For the cranberry-orange sauce: Combine the cranberries, orange juice, granulated sugar and orange zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to burst, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Using a hand-held mixer, blend the cranberry sauce until smooth. Stir in the liqueur. Transfer the sauce to a clean container and refrigerate until completely cool. (The sauce will thicken as it cools.)
  • For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and liqueur until medium peaks form.
  • For the shooters: Put 1/2 teaspoon graham crackers in the bottom of each shot glass. Top with 1/2-inch cranberry-orange sauce and 1 tablespoon whipped cream. Top with more graham crackers and enough cranberry-orange sauce to come to within 1/4-inch of the top of the shot glass. Add a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with orange zest. Serve chilled.

CRANBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE



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Colourful dessert for the Holidays with a tasty flavour of cranberry and orange. Hint: I use green plastic leaves off of a Christmas garland with the fresh cranberries to decorate the top.

Provided by Rinder

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (85 g) package cranberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges
300 g angel food cake, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (30 g) package jell-o light vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (1 liter) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 orange zest, from
fresh cranberries (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Dissolve jelly powder in boiling water.
  • Drain oranges, reserving liquid; add cold water to measure 1 cup; stir into jelly.
  • Place cake cubes into glass trifle bowl; pour jelly over and toss gentle until absorbed.
  • Pour milk into mixing bowl; add pudding mix and beat for 1 minute.
  • Fold in 2 cups of cool whip, orange sections and rind; spread over jelly.
  • Garnish with remaining topping and cranberries; chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 73.6, Sodium 273.1, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.3, Protein 5

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE



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Cubes of cranberry gelatin and fat-free pound cake are layered with cinnamon-flavored vanilla pudding and mandarin oranges for a great holiday dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h25m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (0.6 oz.) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
1 cup cold water
2 pkg. (1 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed
1 pkg. (13.6 oz.) prepared fat-free pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Beat pudding mixes, cinnamon and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. or until thickened. Stir in COOL WHIP.
  • Remove 1 cup gelatin cubes; set aside. Layer half each of the remaining gelatin cubes, cake cubes, oranges and pudding in 3-qt. serving bowl. Repeat layers; top with reserved gelatin cubes. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and oranges. This will give your trifle the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cranberry mixture is completely cool before adding it to the trifle. Otherwise, it will melt the whipped cream.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You could try adding a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce to the trifle.
  • Make the trifle ahead of time. It will taste even better after it has had a chance to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Conclusion:

This cranberry orange trifle is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you are serving it at a holiday party or a casual get-together, this trifle is sure to be a hit!

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