7 Layer Punchbowl Dessert

7 Layer Punchbowl Dessert

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12

    • About This Recipe

    “Cool, light and refreshing. With springtime here and summer just around the corner, it can be served at showers, brunch or picnics. Low fat with alteration of ingredients.Cooking time includes the setting of jello and pudding.”

    Ingredients

    Bottom Layer

  • angel food cake, broken into pieces orpoundcake

    • 6th Layer

  • 1 (3ounce) boxes strawberry-banana Jello gelatin

    • 5th Layer

  • 3 -4bananas, sliced round

    • 4th Layer

  • 1canpineapple chunk, drained

    • 3rd Layer

  • 1canmandarin orange, drained

    • 2nd Layer

  • 1canfruit cocktail, drained

    • 1st Layer

  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes vanilla pudding mix
  • 1containerCool Whip
  • fresh berries( to garnish)(optional)

    • Directions

  • Prepare jello and pudding according to directions on box; put in fridge until set, about 4 hours.
  • Follow directions as above, using the cool whip and berries as top garnish.
  • Chill until served.
  • Serve in a punch bowl or glass trifle bowl.

    • Reviews

  • “I made this for a baby shower. It is absolutely scrumptious and very easy. I had to promise to make copies of this recipe for several ladies. Thanks for posting this.”

  • “OMG, TARA!!! This dessert is absolutely incredible!!! I used a 12 oz. angel food cake, a 15 oz. can of pineapple chunks, a 15 oz. can of fruit cocktail, a small can of mandarin oranges, and a 12 oz. container of cool-whip. I didn’t have a punchbowl, so I made it in a regular large serving bowl. Also, I only had time, in my cooking frenzy for the 4th of July, to let the Jello set until slightly thickened (pourable) Then I refrigerated the entire dessert for 2 1/2-3 hrs. It turned out wonderful, and everyone in my family wants the recipe. The taste reminded me of a banana split. Next time, I will double the recipe because noone could get enough of this stuff!!Wonderful, refreshing blend of tastes and textures!! 5+5+5….stars!! Thank you!!~Manda”

  • “This dessert is just beautiful and so light and cool. I made a reduced sugar variation of this as follows: angelfood cake, 2 packs diet strawberry jello (cut in cubes), 1 tin (no sugar added) pineapple chunks, 1 tin (no sugar added) crushed pineapple, unsweetened flaked coconut to cover, 2 tins (no sugar added) mandarin oranges, 2 packs diet vanilla pudding prepared with low fat milk, diet cool whip. It makes a ton and the taste is unbelieveable. Thanks for the fantastic recipe, I’ll be making this again!”

  • “I can’t believe that I have not already gave this a 5 star.I have made this at least 15+ times and thought I had reviewed it but when pulling it back up I noticed I had not.The only thing I do different is use Strawberry/banana jello and Strawberry cool whip.If it is strawberry season I top with strawberries.This looks like I’m Martha Stewart as it is so goooood and elegant at the same time.This is one of the recipes you keep going back to as it is light, delicious and beautiful!!!! Thanks for a wonderful desert”

  • “What a beautiful and light dessert.I made this for a taste of spring and summer in the middle of winter and we loved it.I can see where it would be great for a summer treat.Its easy to put together and looks so good in a pretty glass bowl.Thank you for sharing.”

  • “Absolutely wonderful!! Our family just decided this is our new favorite summer dessert!! all of my 3 boys asked for seconds!! So simple to make, but the favors combined make a great flavorful combination! Thanks so much for posting!!”

  • “This was terrific!Made a big hit at an office event!Served in one of those $9.99 glass bowls with a stem.”

  • “Amazing. I just made this for my sister-in-law’s baby shower, and everyone loved it, even the guys! And it looks so beautiful.”

  • “This is one of many desserts I made today today to serve at a BBQ party, I layered all ingredients in a large trifle bowl, it is beautiful to look at and can’t wait to serve it to my guests, thanks DancingCook!…Kitten”

  • “This was dessert for Easter dinner and was enjoyed by all. I served it in a large crystal bowl and topped it with fresh strawberries. Next time I will try it with poundcake.”

  • “I found this recipe while browsing – decided to try it. My 10 year old daughter did it all by herself for a party we were having. It was the only home-made dessert we had, all the others were from the bakery. It was also the only one GONE at the end of the evening! Everyone loved it! Thanks for a great new family favorite!”

  • “I made this dessert for a dinner party. I know I will make it many times during the summer. It is lovely and so light,perfect after a big meal. thank you for a wonderful recipe. Dottie2”

  • “Very good.I used angel food cake.Also, I did not add the Cool Whip.I put it out for diners to add however much they wanted.I like this because it can be made in winter.After a heavy meal this is perfect. Thanks”

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