Cherry Angel Food Trifle

vanilla pudding

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: vanilla custard

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds a tropical flavor.

mixed berries

🥗Healthier: sliced peaches

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Frozen berries can be more affordable and are available year-round.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Cut the store-bought angel food cake into cubes.

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and confectioners sugar until smooth.

Add the whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture, reserving some for the top, and carefully combine.

Fold the mixture to ensure it's well combined.

In a separate bowl, combine the chopped almonds with the angel food cake cubes.

Add the whipped topping and cream cheese mixture to the angel food cake and almonds, folding to coat the cake completely.

In a trifle bowl, layer the angel food cake mixture at the bottom, leaving gaps on the sides.

Spread cherry pie filling over the first layer, allowing it to come down the sides.

Add the remaining angel food cake mixture on top of the cherry layer.

Spread the second can of cherry pie filling on top of the mixture.

Optionally, add dollops of reserved whipped topping for decoration.

Refrigerate the trifle for several hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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