Best 3 Easy Trifle For Two Recipes

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Easy trifle for two is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. This classic English dessert is made with layers of cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream, and it can be customized to suit your own taste. Whether you prefer a traditional trifle with sponge cake and strawberries, or a more modern version with chocolate cake and raspberries, there is sure to be an easy trifle for two recipe that you will love.

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FIVE-MINUTE TRIFLE



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Frozen pound cake, pudding mix and whipped topping make this trifle easy to assemble...and true to its name. Any type of cake can be used. Then add your favorite berries or fruit and any flavor of pudding. Chocolate cake, canned cherry filling and chocolate pudding make it a Black Forest variation that's delicious.-Julia Trachsel, Victoria, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
Whipped topping and additional raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , Cut the cake into 1-in. cubes; place in a 2-qt. glass bowl. Top with raspberries and pudding. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with whipped topping and additional raspberries.

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EASY TRIFLE FOR TWO



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SINCE there are just the two of us in the household now, I need to "keep it small" in my cooking. This dessert helps me do just that. Using the vanilla wafers was my idea...they work perfectly in smaller portions. -Betty Kibbe Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 vanilla wafers
2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
1/2 cup prepared vanilla pudding
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/3 cup prepared tapioca pudding

Steps:

  • Spread the flat side of 12 wafers with 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves each. Crumble remaining wafers and set aside. , Place five wafers each around the edges of two individual 4- to 6-oz. dishes, preserves side facing in. Place one wafer in the bottom of each dish, preserves side up. Spoon vanilla pudding in the center; sprinkle with wafer crumbs and half of the coconut. Top with tapioca pudding and remaining coconut. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

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EASY ENGLISH TRIFLE



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This recipe is a given in our home for most holidays, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving. It is easy to prepare and very tasty. It can be made a day or two ahead.

Provided by Sheila Wadden

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
½ cup wine
1 (19 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
16 ounces sponge cake, cut in cubes
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, combine the gelatin and 2 cups boiling water. Mix until dissolved.
  • Mix together the wine, reserved fruit cocktail syrup and enough cold water to equal 1 3/4 cups. Add to gelatin and mix well.
  • Add cubed cake and fruit to mixture; stir and refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.
  • Prepare custard according to packaging to equal 2 cups. Pour over gelatin mixture and refrigerate. Top with whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 504.5 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh berries, you can use frozen berries that have been thawed and drained.
  • You can use any type of cake or cookies for the trifle layers. Pound cake, angel food cake, and chocolate chip cookies are all good choices.
  • Make sure the custard is completely cool before assembling the trifle.
  • If you don't have time to make custard, you can use instant pudding mix instead.
  • Decorate the trifle with whipped cream, berries, or chocolate shavings before serving.

Conclusion:

This easy trifle for two is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with layers of cake, custard, and berries, and it is topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. This trifle is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to use up leftover cake or cookies.

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