Cranberry Trifle

In charge of dessert this Thanksgiving? Give pumpkin pie a run for its money and make Cranberry Trifle.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) package frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
  • 1 (12 oz.) package frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange zest
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton whipped topping
  • 2 loaves pound cake, cubed and divided

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest and orange juice. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, brown sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and set aside.
  3. In a trifle bowl, add a third of the cake cubes. Top with a third of the cranberry mixture, then a third of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat these layers two more times.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.