Description
This Red, White, & Blue Trifle is more than just a show-stopping dessert; it’s a sweet celebration in a bowl! Light, creamy, and bursting with fresh berries, this patriotic trifle is perfect for summer BBQs, Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day gatherings, or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1½ cups blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries (optional)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or whipped topping)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: vanilla or cheesecake pudding
- Optional: cream cheese + whipped cream mixture
- Optional: lemon curd or berry jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Chill until ready to use.
- Cube your pound cake or angel food cake into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Wash and dry strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Slice the strawberries.
- In your trifle bowl, layer the ingredients in this order: cake cubes, whipped cream, and berries. Repeat layers 2–3 times, ending with whipped cream and decorative berries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Use a clear bowl to show off the layers. Make it a few hours ahead for best flavor. Decorate the top in a flag or star pattern for extra flair!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red white blue trifle, summer dessert, patriotic trifle, fourth of july, berry trifle