Peaches and Cream Trifle
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4.7
Peaches and Cream Trifle
Description
To prepare the Peaches and Cream Trifle, vanilla pound cake is torn into bite-sized pieces and layered in a serving bowl. Vanilla pudding, prepared per package instructions and chilled, adds smooth creaminess between cake layers. Peach jam is heated and stirred with drained peach pieces before cooling, providing a sweet fruit layer with both jam’s smoothness and peach chunks.
The dish builds in layers starting with cake, then pudding, then peaches, followed by whipped topping. This is repeated to create multiple layers, finishing with whipped topping and a pecan sprinkle for crunch. The trifle is refrigerated at least an hour to meld the flavors and soften the cake slightly.
This dessert balances creaminess and fruitiness with soft cake and light whipped topping. It works well as a light, refreshing dessert or sweet treat after meals, with easy assembly making it suitable for occasions that benefit from make-ahead desserts. Pecans add texture contrast to an otherwise tender profile.
Ingredients
- 1 vanilla pound cake
- 1 box vanilla pudding mix plus ingredients on box, instant
- 1 container whipped topping
- ½ pint peach jam or jelly
- 1 ½ cans peaches 26oz cans, drained and cut into bite size pieces
- pecans as desired
Instructions
- Break pound cake into bite size piece. Set aside.
- Prepare the pudding according to the box directions and allow to chill in the fridge.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the jam/jelly until it melts and add the peaches. Stir to mix, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Sprinkle half the cake pieces in the bottom of the serving trifle bowl.
- Top the cake with ½ of the pudding. Spread to smooth as best you can.
- Top the pudding with half the peach mixture.
- Top the peaches with half the tub of whipped topping.
- Repeat the layering process, starting with the other half of the cake pieces. Continue layering until the whipped topping is the top layer. Sprinkle with pecans.
- Refrigerate at least an hour to set.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and varies based on exact ingredients and portion size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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