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How to make Jello Trifle Dessert

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By MidniteWriter
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Use this recipe to dazzle your family and friends.

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It's quick and easy and only uses a few ingredients. You really do not have to cook!

As a bonus, finished product appears elegant and appealing and tastes amazing!

From Quick Guide: Jell-O Recipes
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 large package of strawberry Jello
  • Scissors
  • Utensils
  • 1 package fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1 package of shortcakes (usually 2 to a package)
  • 2 small packages of instant vanilla pudding (made with 1 less cup of milk than package requires)
  • 1/2 container of cool whip (or equivalent)
  • Transparent glass serving bowl
  • Serving Spoon
  • Milk
  • Water
  • Scissors
  1. Step 1

    Cut open Jello package. Make Jello as package directs, pouring and stirring immediately into your transparent glass serving bowl. Keep the bowl as neat as possible.

  2. Step 2

    Place strawberries and shortcake inside of Jello and push down with a spoon. They may rise to the top. Place in the refrigerator for at least 3 1/2 hours and allow the Jello to become firm.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare vanilla instant pudding (minus one cup of milk) and place on top of firm Jell-O.

  4. Step 4

    Spread whipped topping with a utensil, such as a spoon or spatula over the pudding layer carefully.

  5. Step 5

    Slice strawberries by hand or in a food processor. Garnish with the strawberries and serve.

  6. Step 6

    Return to refrigerator. Keeps approximately one week if you have leftovers. Makes for a healthy choice. Will keep your weight in check and your taste buds happy.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make this in a transparent glass bowl.
  • For a more healthy alternative: use Lite Whipped topping, sugar free Jell-O and pudding mixes.
  • Use caution with boiling water when preparing the Jello.

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on 3/8/2009 Pls don't click the quick guide. Comments welcome!Please email me first if you'd like a link to one of your articles, and I will put your article in my resources section. Thank you!

sneedc said

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on 1/25/2009 Strawberry goodness! I don't know why they call it "trifle" and not "essential" !? 5*

jpwhickson said

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on 2/13/2008 It's yummy!

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on 1/9/2008 If you try this, let me know how you like it!

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on 1/9/2008 If you try this, let me know how you like it!

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