English Trifle

Ingredients

• 2 whites cake layers , 8-inch
• 2 pintss fresh strawberries
• 0.25 cups white sugar , Optional
• 1 pint fresh blueberries
• 2 bananas
• 0.25 cups orange juice
• 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix , 3.5 ounce
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.25 cups toasted sliced almonds , Optional
• maraschino cherries or berries to garnish , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Slice strawberries and sprinkle them with sugar (if needed). Cut the bananas into slices and toss with orange juice. Combine pudding mix with milk and mix until smooth. Cut the cake into 1 inch cubes.

3. 3

   Use half of the cake cubes to line the bottom of a large glass bowl. Layer half of the strawberries followed by half of the blueberries, and then half of the bananas.

4. 4

   Spread half of the pudding over the fruit. Repeat layers in the same order.

5. 5

   Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; spread over top of trifle.

6. 6

   Garnish with almonds and berries if using. Chill trifle for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.