Oreo Trifle

 

        Here is my first trifle. I see them all the time on the Food Network, namely Paula Deen's shows. I’m sure many more people are responsible for the popularity of this dessert item. My apologies for my lack of research.  

            So why so long for me to try one of this super cool  treats? HHHhhmmm….good question. I chalk it up to a few things. For one, I didn’t, until now, own a trifle dish. Which actually, I still don’t know if I own as I bought what was advertised as a centerpiece! Eh, kudos for being resourceful, right? And the second reason why I haven’t made one of these is because, well, I couldn’t find the time to make all the layers. And three, I honestly am more a sucker for cookies, scones and pies. So here’s to trying new things.

            Let’s revisit that second reason why I haven’t made a trifle yet: no time to make layers. No I didn’t find some magical way to make more time for myself, I just took some shortcuts. The result was first, one big assembly line which had Hubby sweeping for hours and second, many second helpings of this dessert explosion, aka trifle. Enjoy…

Oreo Trifle

Serves: 12

OBJ: TCW be able to make her first trifle

Ingredients:

1 container Cool Whip, semi-thawed

Chocolate cake, made according to cake mix directions (9x13 pan)

Store-bought brownies

1 package Oreos, crushed (a few left whole for top though)

2 packages of instant chocolate pudding, made according to box directions

Procedures:

1. Follow table assembly:

Oreos, with whole ones around perimeter

Cool Whip

Cake, crumbled

pudding

Cut up Brownies

Cool Whip

Oreos

Cake, crumbled

pudding

Cut up brownies

 

2. Cover and set in refrigerator for at least an hour to set