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Banana Citrus Trifle

A trifle makes a beautiful centerpiece presentation for a special occasion, and this one is a very easy recipe. If presentation isn' what you need, just use a large plastic bowl to make the trifle and dig in!

Serves 8

Calories: 218.53

Fat: 1.13 grams

Saturated Fat: 0.49 grams

Carbohydrates: 49.95 grams

Calcium: 146.05 mg

Lactose: 0.0 grams

8 ounces commercial angel food cake

1 tablespoon lime juice

3⅓ cups sliced banana

3 oranges

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup water

1½ teaspoons grated orange rind

1½ teaspoons grated lime rind

1½ cups vanilla yogurt

  • Cut cake into ¼″-thick slices. Set aside. In a medium bowl, pour lime juice over banana slices. Set aside.

  • Peel and section oranges over a small saucepan, reserving juice. Set orange sections aside in a small bowl.

  • Combine sugar and water with juice in saucepan. Stir well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook uncovered until mixture is reduced to ⅓ cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in grated orange and lime rinds.

  • Pour mixture over banana slices. Toss gently, combining well. Arrange half of cake slices in a 2-quart trifle bowl. Spoon half of banana mixture over cake slices. Spread half of the yogurt over banana mixture; then arrange half of orange sections over yogurt.

  • Repeat layering procedure with remaining cake, banana mixture, yogurt, and orange sections. Cover tightly. Chill for at least 6 hours.

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