The month of June brings beauty in so many forms. Blooming flowers, long sunny days, warm weather, and fresh summer produce in gardens and farmer’s markets. We think about outside activities this month as school is coming to a close.  Hiking, biking, camping, and exploring nature are favorite family activities. Many families rush to the beach with children getting out of school, or maybe to the mountains for some cooler days.  Father’s Day is in June, so we think of ways to show our love.  In elementary school for Father’s Day, we would always make a tie shaped card, decorate it, and write loving thoughts to our dads.  The children would always get excited about that activity. 

This month’s recipe is Cherry Trifle.  It looks so pretty and is delicious.  It is versatile by using blueberry or strawberry pie filling instead of the cherry.  The star pattern on top would be beautiful to use next month during a July 4th cookout. You may use a store bought Angel Food cake, or you can use my recipe (with gluten free options) for a homemade one in the May issue of Stroll.  If you are cooking gluten free, Kinnikinnick has a good gluten free box mix, but it can be hard to find locally sometimes.  Amazon usually keeps it in stock.  Whichever cake you choose, get ready for the compliments when you serve this month’s impressive Strawberry Trifle.  

 Happy Father’s Day!  Blessings!

Peggy Isenhour

 

Cherry Trifle

1 8 oz cream cheese softened

1 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)

1 12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip is gluten free)

½ teaspoon almond extract

13 oz. angel food cake (Kinnikinnick gluten free angel food cake mix0

2 21oz cans cherry pie filling

In a medium bowl mix softened cream cheese with condensed milk until smooth.  Stir in ½ of whipped topping with almond extract and set aside. Cut angel food cake into 1” pieces and place 1/3 of cake in bottom of trifle bowl or large glass bowl.  Spoon 1/3 of cream cheese mixture over cake and top with 1/3 of pie filling (about 2/3 of a can).  Repeat layers twice more.  Spread remaining whipped topping over top of trifle.  Garnish with sliced almonds if desired.