Red White and Blue Trifle
A stunning and patriotic dessert featuring layers of fluffy vanilla cake, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and blueberries in a beautiful glass trifle bowl. This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for 4th of July cookouts and impresses guests with its gorgeous red, white, and blue color display. Best assembled just before serving to keep all components fresh and textures distinct.
Equipment
- Large trifle bowl or glass dish
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Whisk or electric mixer
Ingredients
Cake Layer:
- 1 cake angel food cake or pound cake cubed
Pudding Layer:
- 2 packages vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk cold
Cream Layer:
- 3 cups whipped topping
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Layer:
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
Prepare Pudding:
- Whisk vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thick and smooth. Chill for 5 minutes.
Make Cream Layer:
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Start Layering:
- In a trifle bowl, add a layer of cubed cake at the bottom.
Add Layers:
- Add pudding, cream mixture, strawberries, and blueberries. Repeat layers until bowl is full.
Top Layer:
- Finish with whipped topping and arrange berries on top in a patriotic pattern.
Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours before serving.
Serve:
- Serve chilled with a large spoon to scoop through all layers.
Notes
You can bake the cake ahead of time and assemble the trifle up to 4 hours before serving. Use a clear glass trifle bowl or large bowl to showcase the beautiful layers. For best presentation, cut the cake into cubes about 1 inch in size.