Warning: This dessert will take at least 24 hours to assemble. It's a ton of work, so don't even attempt it unless you are extremely patient and more than slightly compulsive.
If you're still with me, then read on.
To assemble this dessert, you'll need a very large glass bowl (or you can use a punch bowl, but do make this dessert in a glass container because it is quite colorful when finished).
Make this dessert for a crowd - it's simply too much work (and too much dessert) for a small group. 3 boxes instant pudding - chocolate, vanilla, strawberry Chocolate chips Coconut Raisins Mandarin oranges Chopped walnuts Maraschino cherries Miniature marshmallows Canned peaches Peanut brittle, crushed Sprinkles Heavy cream (whipped)
Make one box of jello (with ice cubes to speed up setting). Pour into glass serving bowl. Add coconut to jello. Place in refrigerator and chill until set.
When jello is firmly set, prepare one box of pudding and let it cool for a few minutes in the refrigerator before spooning on top of jello layer (hot pudding will melt jello). Sprinkle with crushed peanut brittle and return to refrigerator.
Be careful not to smear the sides of the glass with any excess pudding as you build up each layer. Prepare another box of jello and pour over set pudding layer. Add mandarin oranges. Keep alternating layers of pudding, candy, jello and fruit. Remember to allow sufficient time between layers for pudding and jello to set. (This is why the Trifle takes up to 24 hours to prepare.)
Continue layering until a few inches from the top of the bowl. Before serving, cover the top layer with whipped cream. Add sprinkles and cherries for color.
When serving, be sure to scoop parts from several different layers with each portion. Each spoonful of this dessert provides a different taste sensation.
Jello Trifle Supreme is meant to be adapted to your own particular palate. So use your own imagination and select the ingredients your family enjoys. It is almost impossible to make a wrong combination in this dessert. Enjoy!
