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Red White and Blue Trifle

Red White and Blue Trifle: A Celebration of Flavor and Fun

  • Author: ranime
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A stunning layered trifle with fresh berries, vanilla custard, and whipped cream that bursts with patriotic colors. Easy to assemble yet impressive for any Fourth of July gathering!

Ingredients

Scale
  • Cake Layer:
  • 1 (16 oz) prepared angel food cake or pound cake, cubed
  • 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur or simple syrup (optional)
  • Custard Layer:
  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Fruit Layers:
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 3 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for macerating berries)
  • Topping:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Star-shaped sprinkles and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep berries: Toss strawberries and blueberries separately with sugar. Let sit 15 minutes to release juices.
  2. Make custard: Whisk pudding mix, milk, sour cream and vanilla until thick. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
  3. Whip cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Assemble trifle: In a clear glass bowl, layer in this order:
    1. ⅓ cake cubes (brush with liqueur if using)
    2. ½ custard
    3. All strawberries and juices
    4. ⅓ cake
    5. Remaining custard
    6. All blueberries
    7. Final cake layer
    8. Whipped cream topping
  5. Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
  6. Garnish: Add sprinkles and mint before serving.

Notes

  • For non-alcoholic version: Use ¼ cup fruit juice instead of liqueur
  • Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance
  • Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free angel food cake
  • Dairy-free option: Substitute coconut milk pudding and coconut whipped cream
  • Extra festive: Add a layer of raspberries between strawberries and blueberries
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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