What's Your Go-To Trifle Recipe for March?

[love2cook05]

I am doing a pink fundraising show for breast cancer and wanted to bring a show stopper!!

I like the idea of the Lime/Berry Mousse but was thinking if there was a way I could revamp the recipe to eliminate the lime and make it "pink" with strawberry or rasperry mousse.

Anybody know of any good recipes that would definitely look pink. Not just strawberrys and whipped cream. To me that is red.

THANKS!!!

I just made the Lime Berry Mousse Trifle using Strawberry Sorbet instead of lime sherbert. It made a big difference and added quite a bit of pink/red to the sponge cake. You could also put some food coloring in the cool whip/cream cheese mixture.

 

[chefbritt]

I was thinking the same thing, add food coloring to the cool whip, or buy the strawberry flavored cool whip, which is pink. Look for pink sprinkles, pink M&M's, or any other pink candies or garnishes you can use on top. Also, like Jennifer said, they have strawberry cake mixes you can buy most places.

 

[whiteyteresa]

I am doing a pink fundraising show for breast cancer and wanted to bring a show stopper!!

I like the idea of the Lime/Berry Mousse but was thinking if there was a way I could revamp the recipe to eliminate the lime and make it "pink" with strawberry or rasperry mousse.

Anybody know of any good recipes that would definitely look pink. Not just strawberrys and whipped cream. To me that is red.

THANKS!!!

This idea should be put under the HWC forum

This would help a lot of people

~

 

[gratergirl]

I have a TTA tote that I've never used. I won it at a cluster meeting and now I will use it for the trifle. That's a great idea Jennifer! Thanks!

 

[kcjodih]

Turtle trifle

8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened (you can substitute an 8 ounce package of cream cheese here if you want)
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 lbs frozen pecan pie, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup chocolate fudge topping
1/3 cup caramel topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Beat mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, and vanilla extract in a large bowl at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, using the whisk attachment, 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and firm.
Place half of pie cubes in bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish or tall, clear 4-quart glass bowl.
Spread half of whipped cream mixture over pie cubes.
Drizzle with half each of chocolate fudge topping and caramel topping.
Sprinkle with half of chopped pecans.
Repeat layers.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
**Cook time does not include toasting the pecans, defrosting the pie, or refrigeration time.


Question....can you actually BUY frozen pecan pie? And 2 lb? What on earth? How many would that be and how expensive?

I finally got ahold of my first host for March and now I'm thinking she's EXTREMELY high maintenance! (She's a past consultant also who quit within the last 6 months) Anyway, I called saying I was doing trifles for March and said I'd like to make either the Mocha Trifle of the Black forest trifle and she doesn't like coffee or cherries. Then I suggest leaving out the coffee and she said then it would just be pudding, brownies and whipped cream - I already make a dessert like that. So I open Harriet's document and start reading them off and she doesn't like toffee, raisins, cherries, coffee, or marshmallows. And the fruit ones are too expensive this time of year. So I say how about we just do a dip or ring and skip the trifle? Nope, she likes the sound of the turtle one but what on earth is the pie thing? She's NOT buying 2 lbs of pie!

So anyone have a turtle trifle recipe? I have to call her tomorrow during the day....and already soooo want to be done with her!

 

[taymit]

how about a more healthy alternative?....i have plans to make a seven layer salad in mine for some upcoming shows.....if anyone is interested in the recipe, drop me an email ([email protected])

 

[tiffanypc05]

this is a trifle that my mom has made since i was really little.It is very colorful and oh soooo good
cool whip
angel food cake
strawberries
blueberries
pineapple, etc.

take angel food cake, chop into very small pieces, and make a bottom layer. then add layer of fruit, another layer of cake, whip cream, layer of fruit, layer of cake and so on. You can do whatever types of fruit that you like. My mother usually buys the pie fillings except for strawberry in which she always uses fresh ones.

This recipe is a real eye catcher and could easily be done for $6-$9 depending on what namebrands you use. HTH

 

[KellyTheChef]

Turtle trifle

8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened (you can substitute an 8 ounce package of cream cheese here if you want)
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 lbs frozen pecan pie, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup chocolate fudge topping
1/3 cup caramel topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Beat mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, and vanilla extract in a large bowl at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, using the whisk attachment, 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and firm.
Place half of pie cubes in bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish or tall, clear 4-quart glass bowl.
Spread half of whipped cream mixture over pie cubes.
Drizzle with half each of chocolate fudge topping and caramel topping.
Sprinkle with half of chopped pecans.
Repeat layers.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
**Cook time does not include toasting the pecans, defrosting the pie, or refrigeration time.


Question....can you actually BUY frozen pecan pie? And 2 lb? What on earth? How many would that be and how expensive?

I finally got ahold of my first host for March and now I'm thinking she's EXTREMELY high maintenance! (She's a past consultant also who quit within the last 6 months) Anyway, I called saying I was doing trifles for March and said I'd like to make either the Mocha Trifle of the Black forest trifle and she doesn't like coffee or cherries. Then I suggest leaving out the coffee and she said then it would just be pudding, brownies and whipped cream - I already make a dessert like that. So I open Harriet's document and start reading them off and she doesn't like toffee, raisins, cherries, coffee, or marshmallows. And the fruit ones are too expensive this time of year. So I say how about we just do a dip or ring and skip the trifle? Nope, she likes the sound of the turtle one but what on earth is the pie thing? She's NOT buying 2 lbs of pie!

So anyone have a turtle trifle recipe? I have to call her tomorrow during the day....and already soooo want to be done with her!

Not sure on buying 2 #'s worth of pecan pie- that would be costly. But just looking over the recipe is making my mouth water! Just this past year I learned how to make my own homemade Tiramisu using Mascarpone cheese and it is wonderful! I am trying to brainstorm how to change my recipe into a trifle Tiramisu!

Good luck with your pain in the rear host!

BTW, I second the 7 layer salad! (That is, if she likes veggies! LOL)
I made one as soon as I got my trifle bowl and it went over very well!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Oops, now that I re-read your post she WANTS a turtle trifle...
What about making the sweetend mascarpone cheese mixture and layering it with brownies or devils food cake....caramel topping....chopped pecans...and Cool Whip? Sounds like a winner to me!

 

[mom2leelee]

Here is a healtier trifle that I just made tonight and was VERY good. I'm not sure how it would work at a show.2 boxs fat free/ sugar free Jello cheesecake pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 oz package low fat cream cheese
1/2 tub free coolwhip
2 bags frozen mixed berries (thawed) ~ one kept whole, one for compote
2tbsp lemon juice
water
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp splenda
1 reduced fat grahm cracker crust crumbledTo make berry compote pour about 1/2 cup water in 8" skillet add honey and simmer for about 10 minutes to make a syrup. Add in lemon juice and berries. Simmer untill berries bust and it thickens. Add splenda. Pour into small stainless bowl in ice bath to cool quicklyPour cold milk in stainless bowl. Add pudding mixs. Whisk for a few minutes untill well blended. Ad softened cream cheese and beat till smooth. Fold in coolwhip.Layer pudding mix, grahm cracker crust crumbles, fresh berries and the compote

 

[jenniferknapp]

Here is a healtier trifle that I just made tonight and was VERY good. I'm not sure how it would work at a show.

2 boxs fat free/ sugar free Jello cheesecake pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 oz package low fat cream cheese
1/2 tub free coolwhip
2 bags frozen mixed berries (thawed) ~ one kept whole, one for compote
2tbsp lemon juice
water
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp splenda
1 reduced fat grahm cracker crust crumbled

To make berry compote pour about 1/2 cup water in 8" skillet add honey and simmer for about 10 minutes to make a syrup. Add in lemon juice and berries. Simmer untill berries bust and it thickens. Add splenda. Pour into small stainless bowl in ice bath to cool quickly

Pour cold milk in stainless bowl. Add pudding mixs. Whisk for a few minutes untill well blended. Ad softened cream cheese and beat till smooth. Fold in coolwhip.

Layer pudding mix, grahm cracker crust crumbles, fresh berries and the compote

That sounds good!!

 

[spoiledchef]

This 7-layer salad you all are referring to...is is the 7 layer Southwestern Salad? If not, could you please post the recipe. TIA

 

[KellyTheChef]

This 7-layer salad you all are referring to...is is the 7 layer Southwestern Salad? If not, could you please post the recipe. TIA

No, I made my own-
Including the dressing, it is 7 layers. I had a recipe, but not all of the ingredients, so I just substituted what I had/liked.

1. layer of iceburg thinly chopped (or buy the shredded iceburg in the bag)
2. about 1/2 large red pepper chopped
3. about 1/2 bag of frozen peas, thawed in the frig
4. about 1/2 c. chopped red onion
5. 1/2 pound bacon cooked, cooled and crumbled
6. 4 hard boiled eggs sliced or quartered
7. Then, make up the dressing- pour over salad once ready to serve. Dressing: 1 1/4 c. miricle whip salad dressing
2 T. white vinegar
2 T. sugar

It looks nice- I have made this about 4 x's now, every time it gets rave reviews!

 

[spoiledchef]

Thanks for the recipe! I may have to try it! The 7-layer SW salad is yummy, too!

 

[pamperedinAlaska]

Here is my Strawberry Delight Triffle. I used "strawberry jello cake" layered with a pudding/coolwhip mixture and fresh strawberries.

 

[pamperedharriet]

Looks great and yummy Ember! Can you send some to Chef Success?

 

[pamperedharriet]

I made for my show the other night an easy raspberry trifle (forgot to take a picture). It had angel food cake, sugar free raspberry jello, 2 bags of frozen raspberries thawed, and 3 6oz containers of raspberry yogurt. It was light and refreshing and went fast!