What Are Some Quick, Easy & Cheap Trifle Recipes?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing quick, easy, and inexpensive trifle recipes, with many contributors providing their personal experiences and favorite combinations. There is a focus on using readily available ingredients and simple preparation methods.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentioned using a box mix for poundcake to keep costs down, combining it with fruit and cool whip for a simple trifle.
  • Another participant shared a favorite recipe featuring devil's food cake, instant chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and grated skor bars, noting it costs under $10 and is quick to prepare if the cake and pudding are made in advance.
  • Several users expressed enthusiasm for a Ho Ho trifle, with one participant reminiscing about seeing a Little Debbie version and wishing they had purchased it.
  • One participant provided a detailed recipe for a chocolate trifle, including cake mix, pudding, whipped topping, and crushed toffee bars, emphasizing its affordability and ease of preparation.
  • Another participant described a raspberry trifle made with angel food cake, sugar-free raspberry jello, raspberries, and yogurt, highlighting its light and refreshing nature.
  • One contributor shared a chocolate chip cookie trifle recipe that requires minimal ingredients and is easy to assemble, appealing to families with children.
  • Another participant noted making a chocolate cake in a fluted pan with chocolate pudding and cool whip, reiterating the simplicity of the process.
  • One participant mentioned a recipe for a Ho Ho cake, detailing the ingredients and preparation steps, indicating interest in recreating the dessert.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding specific trifle recipes and preferences, with no clear consensus on a single favorite recipe or method. Participants share a variety of personal experiences and suggestions.

Contextual Notes

Participants appear to be looking for budget-friendly dessert options for shows, sharing recipes that are easy to prepare and appealing to a wide audience.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants seeking quick and affordable dessert ideas for events or shows may find the shared recipes and experiences beneficial.

JK, my DH and I will be over around 3:30. Is that OK? Get that trifle made, please?????????????
 
Okay, I don't think it would be too long of a drive!! ;)
 
I couldn't resist, JK and wish that we could come to visit. Maybe down the road sometime we could meet up. I hope your company does come so you can make that yummy trifle and send me some through cyberspace!
 
Here is my creation! Final verdict- more effort than it is worth! I spent almost 90 mins creating it and I would NOT recommend this recipe to anyone without a Kitchenaid!! It was messy and hard to assemble. The frosting did taste very similar to the real thing, but the recipe didn't make enough to be in proportion to the amount of cake.

Bottom line- I am so tired from making the trifle that I don't have any energy to eat it!

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I'm sure it won't be long until it calls you to eat. LOL
 
I hope so! While I was slicing the ho-ho's I decided that I am probably the first person ever to use forged cutlery to slice up ho-ho's!!
 
The selling part of you was thinking!!
 
Awww, I am sorry Gillian!! But it looks very beautiful....any yummy! :) I will post a picture of my trifle if my company does come.... and they are getting the aloha pizza, another one of my new addictions! haha!! I will try coloring the angel food cake with some red food coloring to make it pink...so we'll see how it will do for HWC!
 
How do yall get pics to size to be able to post? I cannot get mine small enough to post on here.

Great pic Gillian! I am already hungry and waiting to leave to go out to eat.
 
I have Photoshop, so I change the size in there.....I think that you could insert it in to a word document, size it down, then right click on it and "Save as image or picture" ......might work!!
 
PS: My company (my mom and her bf) is/are coming!! My pink angel food cake is in the oven ;)
 
That's great JK! Can't wait to hear how your trifle comes out!
 
Here it is!!
http://www.jlknapp.com/pamperedchef/HWCtrifle.jpg
 
JK it looks delicious. Is it strawberry jello mixed with the coolwhip or did you put red food coloring in the coolwhip and then plain coolwhip piped in on top?
 
Oh yummy! I think the problem is that I want a fruity one like yours, not a chocalate one like mine!
 
pamperedharriet said:
JK it looks delicious. Is it strawberry jello mixed with the coolwhip or did you put red food coloring in the coolwhip and then plain coolwhip piped in on top?
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I put a little food coloring in the angel food mix. For the filling, I mixed 2 packets of strawberry jello with 2/3 cup boiling water, then folded in 2 tubs of cool whip. So that is how it is pink! Then I cheated and used an aerasol can of whip cream (to try and use it up and get it out of my fridge!) ... I am not a huge cool whip fan, or else I probably would have added that in the layers as well to add some white. I will let you guys know how it tastes tomorrow!

gilliandanielle said:
Oh yummy! I think the problem is that I want a fruity one like yours, not a chocalate one like mine!
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Okay, let's switch!!
 
Thanks, JK. Waiting to hear how it tastes after your Mom leaves.
 
They loved it!! :) ....I will probably offer that as one of 2, or maybe the only recipe for May... you definitely can demo that one, and pretty much serve it right away. I would throw it in the fridge for a few mins though before serving....just so the jello and coolwhip sets a little!
 
That's awesome! Thanks. I'm ready to receive a sample....LOL
 
There is still some left!! One thing with this is that it is pretty light....so be ready for people to want second servings!!
 
That's what happened with the raspberry trifle I made. Very light, refreshing and everyone wanted seconds too!
 
pamperedharriet said:
That's what happened with the raspberry trifle I made. Very light, refreshing and everyone wanted seconds too!
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I think raspberry w/my trifle would come out a little better, only because the sliced strawberries juiced a little, and made it a teeny weeney "wet" ...
 
pamperedharriet said:
That's what happened with the raspberry trifle I made. Very light, refreshing and everyone wanted seconds too!
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Mine was very rich and filling, so most people didn't even finish theirs. It would feed a TON of people I bet, because you can only stomach so much. I had a Creative Memories party today and everybody just talked about the trifle :)
 
Which trifle did you make for today, Gillian? Did you eat your HOHO yet?
 
I ate the ho-ho trifle from yesterday today at my party... sorry I meant to make that clear that I was still eating the first trifle, not a new one.
 
No problem, Gillian. I might have not read it right earlier.
 
I know this is an old thread, but I made the Cappuccino Mousse Trifle today for my family. I added cocoa to the vanilla pudding (next time I'll just use chocolate pudding). I think I would just make extra coffee in the morning and mix coffee with a lesser amount of milk rather than buying a can of instant coffee. Also, I would use less coffee because it was a bit strong for people who don't appreciate coffee flavored things. I was very good, though. I like to try recipes out at home so I can change things later.
For my show next Thursday we are making the peanut butter cup trifle from CS recipes.
The HoHo trifle looks so good, and the strawberry one looks good too. I'll have to try them sometime. Love the ideas and pictures. Keep them coming.
 
Well, the thread title said QUICK CHEAP AND EASY -- at first I thought you were talking abotu me - but that's be FAST CHEAP AND EASY ;)

Anyway - here's my FC&E Trifle...
1 container fresh strawberries
2T sugar
1 ready-made Angel Food Cake
1 small tub Lite Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
1 small tub Marzetti's Fruit Dip
2T strawberry preserves
some sliced almonds toasted on the Sm Bar Pan & chopped with the food chopper

Cube the angel food cake and set aside. (Serrated Bread Knife)
Slice and hull the strawberries and toss with the sugar. Set aside. Reserve one strawberry whole. (Core & More, Egg Slice Plus, Mix & Scraper, small batter bowl)
Mix the preserves with the Fruit Dip. Fold in about 1/4C of the Cool Whip. (Small Mix & Scraper, classic batter bowl)
Layer in a glass trifle bowl in the following order:
1/2 the cubed cake
1/2 the strawberries in the syrup that was created by mixing the sugar with them
all of the Fruit Dip/Preserves mixture
1/2 of the cubed cake
1/2 of the strawberries
The rest of the cool whip.

Fan the last strawberry and place on top for garnish. (egg slicer plus)

You can grate some white chocolate on top if you'd like. (cheese grater or Microplane Adj Grater)
Sprinkle chopped nuts as long as allergies are not an issue.

Invited to a Memorial Day Barbecue or a Fourth of July party? Add some blueberries as well to give it that red, white and blue patriotic look
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a trifle?

A trifle is a layered dessert typically made with sponge cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream. It is often served in a clear glass dish to showcase the beautiful layers, making it a visually appealing dessert for any occasion.

What are some quick trifle recipes I can make?

Some quick trifle recipes include a berry trifle with store-bought pound cake, vanilla pudding, and mixed berries; a chocolate trifle using chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream; or a banana pudding trifle with vanilla wafers, banana slices, and vanilla pudding. These recipes can be assembled in under 30 minutes!

How can I make a cheap trifle?

To make a cheap trifle, use budget-friendly ingredients like store-brand cake mixes, instant pudding, and seasonal fruits. You can also repurpose leftover cake or cookies, and use whipped topping instead of homemade whipped cream to save time and money.

Can I make trifle ahead of time?

Yes, trifles can be made ahead of time! In fact, they often taste better after sitting for a few hours or overnight, as the flavors meld together. Just be sure to cover the trifle with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

What are some variations of trifle I can try?

There are endless variations of trifle you can try! Some popular options include a tropical trifle with coconut cake, pineapple, and mango; a pumpkin spice trifle for fall with pumpkin puree, gingerbread, and cream cheese frosting; or a red velvet trifle with red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate shavings. Feel free to get creative with flavors and textures!

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