Fruit Trifle

by stella Dias
(srilanka)

Fruity Jell-O Dessert Cups

These colorful fruity Jell-O dessert cups are layered with cake, pudding, fruit, and bright Jell-O cubes for a fun kid-friendly treat. They are perfect for parties, holidays, classroom celebrations, and creative dessert making with children.

Ingredients

1 cup cubed pound cake or sponge cake
1 small box strawberry Jell-O
1 small box lemon Jell-O
1/2 cup vanilla pudding
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar syrup
1 ripe banana, sliced
2 to 3 plums, sliced
1 to 2 teaspoons rainbow sprinkles
1 to 2 teaspoons chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
1 egg white (optional for meringue)
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Prepare the strawberry and lemon Jell-O according to package directions in separate bowls. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, then cut into small cubes.

If using pudding mix instead of pre-made pudding, prepare according to package directions and chill until ready to use.

If making homemade sugar syrup, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves and the syrup slightly thickens. Allow to cool.

To assemble the dessert cups, place cake cubes into the bottom of clear dessert cups or bowls. Drizzle lightly with sugar syrup. Add layers of Jell-O cubes, vanilla pudding, banana slices, and plum slices.

For optional meringue topping, beat the egg white and 2 tablespoons sugar with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Spoon onto the dessert cups.

Decorate with sprinkles and chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips. Chill for about 1 hour before serving cold.

Yield: About 4 to 6 dessert cups depending on size.