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A delicious plate of Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert

A delightful and festive Easter dessert featuring layers of vanilla cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, topped with colorful candies and sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cake vanilla cake 9x13-inch, baked, cooled, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz each, for a rich and creamy layer
  • 4 cups cold whole milk essential for proper pudding consistency
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream chilled, for best whipping results
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for sweetening the whipped cream to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for enhanced flavor in the whipped cream
  • 2 cups pastel candy-coated chocolates such as M&M's, for festive decoration and crunch
  • 1 cup pastel sprinkles or Easter candy mix for a vibrant and celebratory finish
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries or blueberries sliced if using strawberries, for a touch of freshness; optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Trifle Bowl

Method
 

  1. Bake and cool the vanilla cake, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes and let thicken for 5 minutes.
  3. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Layer cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle bowl.
  5. Spread a layer of pudding over the cake.
  6. Add a layer of whipped cream and sprinkle with candy.
  7. Repeat layers until the bowl is full, finishing with whipped cream and decorations.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.

Notes

This trifle is not only beautiful but also incredibly easy to assemble, making it an ideal dessert for any Easter celebration. Prepare it a day ahead to allow the flavors to fully meld and the cake to absorb the moisture, resulting in an even more delicious treat. Feel free to customize the fruit or candy toppings to your liking.