Raspberry Fudge Mocha Mousse Trifle

 (There is a special announcement at the end of the post!)

• 1 (12 oz.) jar  Red Raspberry Preserves, divided
• 1 1/2 cups red raspberries, washed and drained
• 1 (12 oz.) jar Hot Fudge Topping, divided (I used Special Dark Fudge Topping!)
• 1/4 cup strong-brewed* coffee
• 2 (8 oz.) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (10 oz.) prepared angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes, (8 cups)

COMBINE 3/4 cup preserves and raspberries in small bowl. Reserve 5 raspberries for garnish. Place 2 tablespoons hot fudge topping in small resealable plastic bag for garnish. Stir strong-brewed coffee into remaining hot fudge in large bowl until blended. Fold in one container whipped topping to make mousse. Stir remaining container of whipped topping until fluffy.

 

LAYER half the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 2 1/2 to 3-quart glass bowl. Spread on half of fudge mousse and half of plain whipped topping. Spoon all the berries evenly over topping. Top with a layer of remaining cake cubes and fudge mousse.

SPOON dollops of remaining whipped topping over center of trifle. Top with reserved raspberries. Microwave remaining preserves on HIGH for 10 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over topping and fudge mousse. Microwave reserved hot fudge topping on HIGH for 5 seconds. Cut small corner off bag. Drizzle over top of trifle. Chill 1 hour before serving.

*To make strong-brewed coffee, use 1/4 cup ground coffee and 1 cup (8 oz.) water.

To make recipe using instant coffee: Stir 2 tablespoons Folgers® Classic Instant Coffee Crystals and 1/4 cup water in small bowl until dissolved. Stir into hot fudge. Proceed as above.

Special Announcement:  I wanted to let you know that we found out that our family is growing again.  We are due in mid-August.