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Strawberry-Banana Trifle

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 12 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups 474mlHeavy cream
1/4 cup 49g / 1.7ozGranular sugar substitute - divided
4 teaspoons 20mlVanilla extract - divided
8 oz 227gCream cheese - melted, cooled
1   Ready to Eat Banana Nut Muffins
1/4 cup 59mlSteels Gourmet Apricot Jam
1 lb 454g / 16ozStrawberries - halved or
  Quartered if large, divided
2 tablespoons 30mlSliced almonds - toasted

Recipe Instructions

With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream, 2 tablespoons of the sugar substitute and 2 teaspoons of the vanilla extract until soft peaks form. With a rubber spatula, fold two-thirds of the whipped cream into the melted, cooled cream cheese; reserve remaining whipped cream. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons sugar substitute and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture.

Cut muffins in thirds. Spread with apricot jam, then cut into 1-inch pieces.

To assemble: Spread one-third of the muffin pieces on the bottom of a 2-quart glass dessert dish; fit pieces together to cover the bottom of the dish. Spread half the cream cheese mixture over muffin pieces; top with 1 1/2 cups strawberries. Repeat layers. Scatter remaining muffin pieces over strawberries; cover berries with whipped cream. Scatter remaining berries and almonds over whipped cream. Chill 1 hour for flavors to blend.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

Carbohydrates: 14 grams

Net Carbs: 5.5 grams

Fiber: 8.5 grams

Protein: 10 grams

Fat: 27 grams

Calories: 334

Description:

"Originally trifles were made to use up cake that was slightly stale. Over the centuries this British favorite has developed as a dessert in its own right. It makes a perfect dessert for a graduation party."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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