Berry Easy Easter Desserts

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Michele Cheplic

Growing up, my grandma always made sure that our family’s Easter buffet included at least two non-chocolate desserts. My mom’s traditional bunny cake didn’t include chocolate, but our Easter baskets featured huge quantities of chocolate treats. To offset a potential chocolate overload, my nutritionally-conscious grandma would show up at our home with the following fruity desserts: SIMPLE STRAWBERRY TRIFLE Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin 2 cups water 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled, divided 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk 1 container (12-ounce) Cool Whip, thawed … Continue reading →

Raspberry Trifle

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Catherine Ipcizade

Trifles are delicious. With their layers of gooey goodness, who can resist them? Many trifles are made with chocolate, but this one is light and fluffy, using yellow cake mix and raspberries. It’ll leave you satisfied and refreshed, and it’s pretty enough to make for a shower or picnic. And the best part? It’s easy. Make the cake a day or two ahead if you’d like, then assemble it the morning of your gathering. It only takes a few minutes, but your guest will never know. And I’m not tellin’. For this recipe you’ll need: Yellow Cake Mix (also: eggs … Continue reading →