Orange Cranberry Trifle

Prep: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A vibrant layered dessert combining orange-infused cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and cake, topped with almonds and cinnamon, perfect for festive occasions or family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
  • 2 cups Cool Whip
  • 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
  • 10-12 oz. pound cake, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon orange extract until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in Cool Whip and cranberry sauce into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Set aside the cream mixture.
  4. Arrange one-third of the cake slices in the bottom of an 8-inch square pan.
  5. Mix together milk, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon orange extract.
  6. Drizzle approximately 2 tablespoons of the milk mixture over the cake slices.
  7. Spread one-third of the cream cheese mixture over the cake slices.
  8. Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with the cream cheese mixture on top.
  9. Top the trifle with slices of almonds and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

645 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 29.4g 38% DV
Carbs 72.6g 26% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 33.5g 67% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 459mg 20% DV
Potassium 468.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 25.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 124.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 20.5mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 279.8mg 22% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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