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Coca Cola Trifle Recipe

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This refreshing Coca Cola Trifle combines the fruity sweetness of crushed pineapple and dark sweet cherries with cherry-flavored gelatin and the unique fizz of Coca Cola. Layered with crunchy walnuts and topped with a creamy whipped topping blended with cream cheese, this dessert is a nostalgic, vibrant, and easy-to-make centerpiece perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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Fruit and Gelatin Mixture

  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained but juice reserved
  • 15 ounces pitted dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, drained but juice reserved
  • 6 ounces cherry flavored gelatin (two 3-ounce packages)
  • 8 ounces Coca Cola (glass bottle preferred)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Topping

  • 8 ounces thawed whipped topping
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • Maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Juice Mixture: Measure out 1 cup each of the reserved pineapple and cherry juices. Add water if needed to make a total of 2 cups of juice.
  2. Heat Juices: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the juice mixture to a low boil. Remove from heat and pour the hot juice into a heat-safe bowl.
  3. Dissolve Gelatin: Stir both packages of cherry gelatin into the hot juice until completely dissolved.
  4. Add Coca Cola: Slowly stir in the Coca Cola to the gelatin mixture. Set aside to cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
  5. Combine Fruit and Nuts: Remove the plastic wrap and gently fold in the crushed pineapple, cherries, and chopped walnuts until well combined.
  6. Set Gelatin Mixture: Spoon the gelatin-fruit-nut mixture into a 3-quart footed trifle bowl or a large serving bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firmly set.
  7. Prepare Creamy Topping: Using an electric hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the thawed whipped topping and continue mixing until fully combined and creamy.
  8. Assemble and Serve: Spread the creamy topping evenly over the set gelatin. Garnish with maraschino cherries and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure to refrigerate the gelatin mixture long enough for it to set firmly, or the trifle will not hold its shape.
  • Use a glass bottle of Coca Cola for best flavor authenticity, but canned or plastic bottles can work in a pinch.
  • Chopped walnuts add a nice crunch, but you can substitute pecans or skip nuts if preferred.
  • The whipped topping can be substituted with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • Best served chilled; store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

Keywords: Coca Cola Trifle, Cherry Gelatin Dessert, Fruity Trifle, Pineapple Dessert, Cream Cheese Topping

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