EASY BAPTIST TRIFLE 
1 (3 3/4 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
2 1/2 c. milk
1 bakery made angel food cake
1 (29 oz.) can sliced peaches
1 (16 oz.) can dark sweet pitted cherries
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen whipped topping, thawed

This is a fast fix up and is best served in a trifle dish or large crystal bowl. Prepare pudding in a separate bowl according to package instructions, using 2 1/2 cups of milk to make it slightly thin. Set aside.

Drain peaches and cherries; set aside 8-10 cherries. Slice angel food cake into finger length chunks and arrange a layer of these on the bottom of the crystal bowl. Arrange peach slices around the inside bottom edge of the bowl. Spoon a layer of pudding over all. Arrange a second layer of cake chunks, this time using cherries around the edge, and top with pudding. Finish alternating layers until fruit and pudding is gone (you'll probably have cake left over). Top with entire package of whipped topping and decorate with reserved cherries. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. It's a Baptist Trifle since a true English Trifle would include sherry. Makes 6-8 servings.

 

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