Tastes of the Outpost: Christmas Trifle
Article by Robert Atkins
Looking for something different to bring to Grandma's house this year? This sweet recipe could be just the thing. A chance for you to wow the Family and sugar up the kids!
Ingrediants:
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries
1 jar (6 ounces) green maraschino cherries
3-1/2 cups eggnog, chilled
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped Walnuts
Directions
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
Dip bananas in juice; drain and discard juice. Set aside pineapple, bananas, three red cherries and three green cherries.
In a bowl, whisk the eggnog and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Place half of the pudding in a 4-qt. serving bowl; layer with half of the bananas, pineapple. cherries, cake cubes and whipped topping. Repeat layers. Garnish with walnuts and reserved cherries.
Yield: 16-20 servings.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with commercially prepared eggnog. (don’t make your own) Original Recipe
