Description
This 4th of July Trifle is a patriotic showstopper made with layers of fresh berries, fluffy whipped cream, and soft cake. Simple, sweet, and stunning, it’s the perfect red, white, and blue dessert for your Independence Day celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- Optional: vanilla pudding or cream cheese layer for richness
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and dry the berries. Cube the cake into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer the Trifle: In a trifle bowl or large glass dish, layer half of the cake cubes, followed by a layer of whipped cream, then a layer of mixed berries. Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up.
- Decorate the Top: Arrange berries in a flag pattern or swirl for a festive touch. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Make this a day ahead to save time—just wait to top with fresh berries until ready to serve. You can substitute with store-bought whipped topping or add a layer of vanilla pudding or cream cheese mixture for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of trifle
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: 4th of July dessert, red white and blue trifle, berry trifle, patriotic layered dessert