Can I use whipped cream from a can?

If you absolutely, positively can't make whipped cream from scratch (and I understand that there can be days like that!) then yes! If that's the only thing standing between you and trifle, go for it!

Can I leave out the sherry?

You definitely can...either swap in a little cranberry juice, or just leave it out altogether. It will still be scrumptious.

Where do I find the coarse pink sugar?

If you are really lucky, the baking aisle of your supermarket will have it. Otherwise, check a craft store like Michaels, or you can order it here from Amazon . It does make things extra festive!

Can this be made ahead of time?

You can make it early in the day that you are serving it, but not before that as we don't want the cake to get soggy. DO make the gelatin and the pudding the day before. And add the berry garnish and the decorative sugar right before you serve it.

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Easy Irish Trifle

Name: Easy Irish Trifle
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 16 ladyfinger cookies (or you can use pound cake or sponge cake cut into 2 x3 inch pieces; 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam; 1/4 cup sherry; 1 package of raspberry or strawberry gelatin, prepared according to package directions and fully set; 1 package vanilla pudding, prepared according to package directions; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; Fresh raspberries or strawberries for garnish; Coarse pink sugar for garnish (optional)

Easy Irish Trifle

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This recipe for easy Irish trifle is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert, or for any time you want a pretty, fruit and pudding filled treat.

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: Irish
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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16 ladyfinger cookies (or you can use pound cake or sponge cake cut into 2 x3 inch pieces
1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
1/4 cup sherry
1 package of raspberry or strawberry gelatin, prepared according to package directions and fully set
1 package vanilla pudding, prepared according to package directions
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Fresh raspberries or strawberries for garnish
Coarse pink sugar for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Cut the ladyfingers in half length-wise (or use two small slices of cake in place of each ladyfinger). Spread generously with jam and put together like a sandwich. Line a serving bowl with the sandwiches, all along the bottom and up the sides. Sprinkle with the sherry.
Using an electric mixer, whip the set Jello into a foam. Spread the foam over the sandwiches. Spread the prepared pudding over the foam.
Put the cream and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until soft peaks form. Spread over pudding.
Garnish with fruit and colored sugar and serve!

Notes

- Cake: Trifle is traditionally made with soft light ladyfinger cookies, which you can often find in the bakery section of your supermarket, but you can also use pound cake, sponge cake or angel food cake cut into rectangles.

- Jam: You can use jam, jelly or preserves. Strawberry and raspberry are the traditional flavors, but use your favorite!

- Sherry: You need cream sherry (which is the sweeter version) for this recipe.

- Coarse sugar: This decorative sugar is optional but oh so pretty! Look for it in the baking aisle.

- Berries: You can use strawberries, raspberries or even blueberries for this garnish.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/easy-irish-trifle/