ITALIAN PINEAPPLE TRIFLE

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My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family's Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to carry on her special tradition. It's an easy, delicious no-bake dessert everyone will love. -Ann-Marie Milano, Milton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
3 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into ricotta mixture., In another bowl, combine the pineapple, pie filling and remaining vanilla. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, arrange two packages of ladyfingers over the bottom and up the sides., Layer a third of the ricotta mixture, a third of the pineapple mixture and half of the remaining ladyfingers. Repeat layers once. Layer remaining ricotta and pineapple mixtures. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

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Brooklyn Visnesky
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I've never made a trifle before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the trifle turned out amazing! It was a hit at my potluck.


Rk Seven
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This trifle is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple adds a nice tropical touch.


Casran Kerry
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this trifle. The custard and sponge cake are so good that they make up for the pineapple.


Rylan Bienne
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and everyone will love it.


Al Ward
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I love the combination of flavors in this trifle. The pineapple and custard are a perfect match.


Nadine Reifenauer
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This trifle is so beautiful and elegant. It's perfect for a special occasion.


GloriousOdin03 Gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly and the trifle turned out perfectly! It was a big hit at my party.


Andiswa Snothile
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This trifle is absolutely delicious! The sponge cake is so moist and flavorful, and the custard is rich and creamy. The pineapple adds a nice tropical touch.


Pastor Samuel Mensah Korsah
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The trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but everyone else loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the custard.


Sala Sefu
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This trifle is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Fun Time
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I've made this trifle twice now and it's always a hit! Everyone loves the combination of pineapple, sponge cake, and custard.


Esther Baekalia
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This Italian Pineapple Trifle is a showstopper! It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.