ChefBurke
Silver Member
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Quick & Healthy Trifle Recipe for Your Cluster Meeting Tonight!
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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around the search for quick and healthy trifle recipes suitable for a cluster meeting. Participants share various recipe ideas and personal experiences related to making trifles, while also discussing the challenges of sourcing ingredients, particularly fruit.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a need for an easy trifle recipe that is healthy and appealing to those avoiding fatty foods.
- Another participant shares a recipe using Angel Food cake, light cool whip, and fruit, noting that it tastes better when made in advance.
- One participant mentions the high cost of fruit in their area, suggesting pancakes as an alternative.
- Another participant discusses using frozen blueberries and offers a banana pudding recipe as a trifle option, highlighting its appeal to children.
- One participant shares a peanut butter trifle recipe, describing it as a crowd-pleaser at events.
- Several participants discuss alternatives to fresh fruit, such as canned or frozen fruit, and suggest other ingredients like bran muffins and fat-free pudding.
- One participant expresses a craving for grapefruit and watermelon, connecting it to personal experiences.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ regarding the availability and affordability of fresh fruit, with some participants acknowledging the high prices while others suggest alternatives. No clear consensus emerges on a single recipe or approach.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and preferences related to food preparation for gatherings, reflecting varying regional availability of ingredients.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for creative and quick dessert ideas for meetings may find the shared recipes and ingredient alternatives helpful.
jenniferlynne
- 1,995
You could make an Angel Food cake according to package directions. Then break it up into pieces. Layer it in the trifle bowl with light or fat free cool whip and fruit. I find that these kind of things taste better the longer they sit, so I would make it ASAP. I made one similar to this and I used strawberries and blueberries. It was really good and it would also be a good one to use at shows close to 4th of July.
ChefBurke
Silver Member
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jenniferlynne
- 1,995
Yeah, I know what you mean about the fruit. We always have tons of blueberries in the freezer. The in-laws bring back gallons for us from Maine when they go there every year. I was thinking low-fat, but you could also do a banana pudding or a dirt cake.
Here is my Banana pudding. I mix cream cheese and powdered sugar together (sorry, I don't measure anything, probably one 8 oz pkg of cream cheese and 1/4 or 1/2 sugar to taste). Mix two small packages of French Vanilla pudding with 3 cups of milk. Mix until it starts to get thick. Fold in some cool whip (I think I use a small container of it). Mix this mixture with the cream cheese/sugar mixture. Layer in trifle bowl with the bananas and vanilla wafers.
Dirt cake: make everything the same except layer the mixture with crushed oreos. You can also throw in some valentine M & M's for color. At Easter I like to use the M & M eggs. The kids always love it.
Here is my Banana pudding. I mix cream cheese and powdered sugar together (sorry, I don't measure anything, probably one 8 oz pkg of cream cheese and 1/4 or 1/2 sugar to taste). Mix two small packages of French Vanilla pudding with 3 cups of milk. Mix until it starts to get thick. Fold in some cool whip (I think I use a small container of it). Mix this mixture with the cream cheese/sugar mixture. Layer in trifle bowl with the bananas and vanilla wafers.
Dirt cake: make everything the same except layer the mixture with crushed oreos. You can also throw in some valentine M & M's for color. At Easter I like to use the M & M eggs. The kids always love it.
jenscookingnow
- 49
Not Healthy but Good!!Peanut Butter Trifle
1 box brownie mix
1 c peanut butter
1 big box intant vanilla pudding
1 large tub cool whip
12 regular size Reese's PB Cups
Make a batch of brownies. Mix up package of instant vanilla pudding. Let pudding set for a few minutes in the fridge. Then combine pudding with one cup of peanut butter, and 2/3 of a container of cool whip(the big one, 12 oz I think). Chop all but 4 of the PB cups in the food chopper. Layer Brownies, then chopped PB cups, then some of the pudding mixture. Repeat until all ingredients have been used. Fill EAD with rest of cool whip. Using closed star tip make small dollops on top of trifle. Cut remainig PB cups into wedges and place on top of dollops.
Make sure you break brownies up so that when you place them on the bottom you have a solid layer.
This is really a great show recipe--I've made it a million times!
I made this yesterday for my Grandfathers birthday party--it was totally decimated in 15 minutes! People were licking the bowl! LOL!
1 box brownie mix
1 c peanut butter
1 big box intant vanilla pudding
1 large tub cool whip
12 regular size Reese's PB Cups
Make a batch of brownies. Mix up package of instant vanilla pudding. Let pudding set for a few minutes in the fridge. Then combine pudding with one cup of peanut butter, and 2/3 of a container of cool whip(the big one, 12 oz I think). Chop all but 4 of the PB cups in the food chopper. Layer Brownies, then chopped PB cups, then some of the pudding mixture. Repeat until all ingredients have been used. Fill EAD with rest of cool whip. Using closed star tip make small dollops on top of trifle. Cut remainig PB cups into wedges and place on top of dollops.
Make sure you break brownies up so that when you place them on the bottom you have a solid layer.
This is really a great show recipe--I've made it a million times!
I made this yesterday for my Grandfathers birthday party--it was totally decimated in 15 minutes! People were licking the bowl! LOL!
Sue Moschino
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DebbieSAChef
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Cans of fruit
How about cans of fruit or frozen fruit? That is usually the route we go when we want fruit but the prices are way too high.
How about bran muffins chopped up, light whipped cream, and some raisins or apple slices or something you can buy cheap?
FAT FREE JELLO, and light whipped cream is so good and cheap!!!
FAT FREE pudding, and light whipped cream.
I'm getting hungry!
Debbie
ChefBurke said:
How about cans of fruit or frozen fruit? That is usually the route we go when we want fruit but the prices are way too high.
How about bran muffins chopped up, light whipped cream, and some raisins or apple slices or something you can buy cheap?
FAT FREE JELLO, and light whipped cream is so good and cheap!!!
FAT FREE pudding, and light whipped cream.
I'm getting hungry!
Debbie
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Chozengirl
Gold Member
- 781
There is one in All the Best recipe book
1 frozen prepared pund cake
2 lemons
1 1/2 C milk
1 (8 oz) sour cream
1 (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 pkg (3.4 oz) Lemon instant pudding
1 pint blueberries (you can find these frozen, then defrost them)
1 sq (1 oz) white chocolate for baking
Cut cake into 1" cubes. place in Colander Bowl. Zest lemon, set aside. Juice same lemon. Sprinkle lemon juice over cake, toss gently.
In C. Batter Bowl, combine milk, sourcream, half whipped topping and reserved lemon zest; whisk until smooth. Add pudding mix; whisk until it thinckens.
Set aside 10 blueberries for garnish. Assemble trifle by placing one third of the cake into bottom of bowl. Top w/ one third of the berries. Using DCG, grate on fourth of the chocolate over berries. Top w/ one third of the pudding mixture, spread evenly. Reserve remaining choc. for garnish.
Attach open star tip to EAD, fill w/ remaining whipped topping. Pipe 10 rosettes around edge of serving bowl. Score remaining lemon lengthwise using LZ/S; slice lemon into 5 -1/4" slices. Cut each slice half and place between rosettes. Place one reserved blueberry on each rosette. Grate remaining chocloate in center. refrigerate.
HTH
1 frozen prepared pund cake
2 lemons
1 1/2 C milk
1 (8 oz) sour cream
1 (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 pkg (3.4 oz) Lemon instant pudding
1 pint blueberries (you can find these frozen, then defrost them)
1 sq (1 oz) white chocolate for baking
Cut cake into 1" cubes. place in Colander Bowl. Zest lemon, set aside. Juice same lemon. Sprinkle lemon juice over cake, toss gently.
In C. Batter Bowl, combine milk, sourcream, half whipped topping and reserved lemon zest; whisk until smooth. Add pudding mix; whisk until it thinckens.
Set aside 10 blueberries for garnish. Assemble trifle by placing one third of the cake into bottom of bowl. Top w/ one third of the berries. Using DCG, grate on fourth of the chocolate over berries. Top w/ one third of the pudding mixture, spread evenly. Reserve remaining choc. for garnish.
Attach open star tip to EAD, fill w/ remaining whipped topping. Pipe 10 rosettes around edge of serving bowl. Score remaining lemon lengthwise using LZ/S; slice lemon into 5 -1/4" slices. Cut each slice half and place between rosettes. Place one reserved blueberry on each rosette. Grate remaining chocloate in center. refrigerate.
HTH
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients do I need for the Quick & Healthy Trifle?
For the Quick & Healthy Trifle, you will need low-fat yogurt, fresh fruits (such as berries or bananas), granola or nuts, and a sweetener like honey or agave syrup if desired. You can also add layers of cake or cookies for extra flavor, but keep it healthy by choosing whole grain options.
How long does it take to prepare the Quick & Healthy Trifle?
The preparation time for the Quick & Healthy Trifle is approximately 15-20 minutes. It's a quick and easy recipe that allows you to assemble the layers without any cooking involved.
Can I make the trifle ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the trifle ahead of time! However, it's best to assemble it no more than a few hours before your cluster meeting to keep the ingredients fresh and prevent the granola from becoming soggy. If you need to prepare it earlier, consider layering the ingredients separately and combining them just before serving.
What are some variations I can try for the trifle?
You can customize your trifle by using different types of yogurt (like Greek or dairy-free), varying the fruits based on the season, or adding flavored extracts like vanilla or almond. You can also experiment with different toppings such as shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of nut butter for added flavor.
How can I present the trifle for my cluster meeting?
To present the trifle beautifully, consider using clear glass cups or a large glass bowl to showcase the layers. You can garnish the top with a few whole fruits or a sprinkle of granola for an appealing look. Adding a decorative serving spoon can also enhance the presentation!
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