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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of vanilla cake, fresh red, white, and blue berries, whipped cream, and vanilla pudding. Perfect for Fourth of July and other summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 9-inch vanilla sponge cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 cup raspberries, rinsed gently (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1–2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding by whisking the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside to chill.
  2. Gently rinse strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Hull and slice strawberries; keep blueberries and raspberries whole. Toss berries with lemon juice and sugar if using. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. Whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  4. Cube the vanilla cake into 1-inch pieces. If very fresh, let sit uncovered for 10-15 minutes to dry slightly.
  5. In a trifle bowl, layer one-third of the cake cubes, spread half of the pudding evenly over the cake, then add half of the berry mixture gently.
  6. Add about one-third of the whipped cream over the berries. Repeat layering with remaining cake, pudding, berries, and finish with the remaining whipped cream.
  7. Garnish the top with whole berries and fresh mint leaves.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Use fresh berries for best texture and flavor; avoid frozen unless thawed and drained well. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Let trifle rest overnight for enhanced flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free sponge cake. For dairy-free, substitute coconut whipped cream and dairy-free pudding.

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Keywords: berry trifle, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July dessert, red white and blue dessert, easy trifle recipe, summer dessert

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