Peach Melba Trifle Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Peach Melba Trifle. Originating from a cherished recipe booklet by Borden in 1981, this dessert promises a rich and refreshing treat, perfect for any occasion. With layers of velvety pudding, juicy peaches, and luscious whipped cream, each spoonful of this trifle will transport you to a realm of pure bliss. 🍑🍨
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 12 ounces instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
- 1 cup sherry wine
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
- 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 1 large sponge cake, cut into cubes
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 2 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- Almonds, for garnish
- Additional peach preserves, for garnish (optional)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 373.1
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11.1g
- Cholesterol: 66.3mg
- Sodium: 301.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 47.5g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 38.9g
- Protein: 5.6g
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and water; mix well. | – |
| 2 | Add pudding mix to the bowl and beat with a wire whisk until well blended. | – |
| 3 | Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. | 5 minutes |
| 4 | Fold in the whipped cream and 1 tablespoon of sherry to the chilled pudding mixture. | – |
| 5 | Place 4 cups of cake pieces in a 2-quart glass serving bowl or trifle dish. | – |
| 6 | Sprinkle the cake with 2 tablespoons of sherry. | – |
| 7 | Top the cake layer with half of the sliced peaches, 1/4 cup of peach preserves, and half of the pudding mixture. | – |
| 8 | Repeat the layering process with the remaining cake, sherry, peaches, and pudding mixture. | – |
| 9 | Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator until set. | – |
| 10 | Garnish the chilled trifle with almonds and additional peach preserves if desired. | – |
| 11 | Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers for later indulgence. | – |
Recipe Notes:
- For a quicker assembly, you can use store-bought sponge cake or pound cake.
- Adjust the amount of sherry according to your preference for alcohol content in the trifle.
- Feel free to customize the garnishes with fresh mint leaves or grated chocolate for an extra touch of elegance.
Keywords:
Fruit, Summer, Less than 30 Minutes, No Cook, Easy
Review:
With an aggregated rating of 4.5 stars based on 5 reviews, this Peach Melba Trifle is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Its ease of preparation and heavenly taste make it a standout choice for any gathering or simply as a treat for yourself. Enjoy the blissful flavors of summer with every spoonful! 🌟🍑