Sunny's Nunya Business Chocolate, Cherry, and Whip Trifle Recipe

Whipped Layer:

• 16 ounces cream cheese, whipped
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• One 0.14-ounce packet of unsweetened cherry-flavored soft drink mix
• Two 8-ounce containers of whipped topping
• Two 14.5-ounce cans of red tart cherries in water, drained (reserve cherry water), cherries chopped

Cake Layer:

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 16 creme-filled chocolate cake snacks, such as Suzie Q's
• 1 cup toasted sliced almonds
• Cherry ice cream or sorbet, for serving

Special Equipment:

• Food-safe spray bottle
• Trifle dish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the whipped layer: Fire up your stand mixer or hand mixer and blend cream cheese, sugar, and cherry-flavored soft drink powder until silky smooth. Scrape down the bowl for perfect mixing, then fold in whipped topping for a vibrant hue. Gently incorporate the chopped cherries to burst with fruity goodness.
2. Mix the spray: Pour reserved cherry liquid and almond extract into a spray bottle, shake vigorously, and get ready to infuse magic into your layers.
3. Assemble the trifle: Line the bottom of your trifle dish with chocolate cake snacks. Give them a light mist of cherry-almond spray just enough to moisten like a quick spritz of cooking oil. Dollop half the whipped cherry mixture on top. Layer again with cake, spray, and the rest of the whip. Crown it all with a generous sprinkle of toasted almonds for that irresistible crunch.
4. Chill and serve: Pop it in the fridge for at least 1 hour to let flavors mingle and deepen. Serve ice-cold with cherry ice cream or sorbet for an extra decadent scoop of joy!

No spray bottle? No problem brush on the cherry-almond mixture with a pastry brush for the same luscious effect. Dive in and create this crowd-pleasing trifle that'll have everyone asking for seconds!