Creamy Dreamy Trifle

By srumbel

If you like cold, fruity desserts and the taste of lemon meringue pie paired with a flavorful layer of fluffy cake, this treat is for you.
from southernplate.com

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix, prepared according to package directions in a 9x13 pan, baked, and cooled
• 16 ounces Cool Whip (light, fat free, or regular)
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• Assorted seasonal fruit such as strawberries, grapes, bananas, oranges, pineapple, etc.*

Preparation

Step 1

In large mixing bowl, combine cool whip, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Stir with wire whisk until well blended.
In a punch bowl or trifle bowl, break up half of the cake. Top with 1/2 of lemon mixture. Top with half of fruit, remaining cake, remaining pudding mixture, and decorate top heavily with more fruit.
Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving, if possible. Can serve immediately but it is even better cold.
*If using bananas, dip each slice in orange juice or a little lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Use as much of whatever fruit you like best or is on sale as you want. Can use canned fruit from the pantry, just drain it well before adding into the trifle bowl.