Holiday Trifle

Red Velvet Cake Layer-             1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix

                                                1 ¼ C Eggnog

                                                1/3 C Vegetable Oil

                                                3 eggs

Cream Layer-                            8oz. Cream Cheese (softened)

                                                ½ C Confectioner’s Sugar

  1. 8oz. container of Cool-Whip

Pudding Layer-                          2 boxes Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix

                                                3C Eggnog

                                                3C Whole Milk

Cranberry Sauce Layer-             4C Fresh Cranberries

                                                1 1/3 C Water

                                                1 1/3 C Granulated Sugar

*Mint Leaves and Fresh Cranberries Reserved for Garnish

Make Each Layer individually, then prepare to build your Trifle.  For the Red Velvet Cake Layer, mix all ingredients and pour into a non-stick coated baking dish 13×9 and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.  Then set aside to cool.  This will be cut up into squares after cooling.  For the Cream Layer, use a kitchen mixer to whisk together the cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar and Cool-Whip until well blended and fluffy.  For the Pudding Layer, whisk the Eggnog and Milk together, then add in the instant pudding mix.  For the Cranberry Sauce Layer, cook over Medium heat in a saucepan the fresh cranberries, water, and sugar until sugar is dissolved thoroughly and fresh cranberries are tender and popped open.  Let this mix cool before combining into Trifle.  Choose a Trifle dish or even a clear glass bowl for assembly.  Delicately place each layer neatly so the varying colors are displayed from the sideview.  There is no wrong way to make a Trifle and that is what makes it FUN!  Make it your own by switching out the different layers for other flavors, or for dietary restrictions.  Garnish the top with reserved fresh cranberries and mint leaves.  This can be made days in advance for convenience.