Chocolate Apple Crème Mini Trifles

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 cups  pomegranate juice
• 1 half sheet pan prepared chocolate cake
• 4 cups  unpeeled cored diced Jonathan or Ida Red apples
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups prepared whipped topping
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 3 tbsp. powdered sugar

Nutrition Facts:

(1 trifle per serving):

Calories 290
Total Fat 8g
Sat. Fat. 4g
Trans. Fat 0g
Cholesterol 8mg
Sodium 283mg
Total Carbohydrates 54g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 3g

Preparation:

Combine 1 cup of the brown sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Gradually stir in pomegranate juice. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring frequently. Simmer 2 minutes or until clear and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.

Cut chocolate cake into ½-inch cubes. Set aside.

Combine apples, remaining ¼ cup brown sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
Combine whipped topping, sour cream and powdered sugar until blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For EACH mini trifle, place ½ cup cake cubes in bottom of Old-Fashion glass. Top with 2 tbsp. apple mixture, 2 tbsp. whipped topping mixture and 1 tbsp. pomegranate sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 16 Servings