Red White and Blue Trifle (Print Version)
Layers of pound cake, vanilla pudding, fresh berries and whipped cream for a vibrant patriotic summer centerpiece.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Layer
01 - 1 loaf (16 oz) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Fruit Layer
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
04 - 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
→ Pudding Layer
05 - 2 cups cold whole milk or 2% milk
06 - 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
→ Cream Layer
07 - 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
08 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
10 - Extra fresh berries for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate shavings (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes until well combined. Allow pudding to set for 5 minutes or until thickened.
02 - In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - Arrange half of the cake cubes evenly in the base of a large clear trifle bowl or glass serving dish.
04 - Spoon one-third of the prepared vanilla pudding over the cake, followed by one-third of the whipped cream.
05 - Scatter half of the strawberries and blueberries evenly on top of the cream layer.
06 - Repeat with remaining cake cubes, another third of the pudding and whipped cream, and all raspberries with additional berries. Finish with final layers of pudding and whipped cream.
07 - Decorate the top with extra fresh berries and optional white chocolate shavings.
08 - Refrigerate assembled trifle for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld prior to serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Layers of fluffy cake creamy pudding and juicy berries make every bite a surprise.
- It comes together in minutes and looks like you spent hours, so you can celebrate without stress.
02 -
- Add the berries just before assembling or they’ll bleed and make the trifle soggy.
- Letting the trifle chill for at least two hours is the real secret for the best taste and texture.
03 -
- If you’re short on time, slice the cake and berries the night before but keep them separate until assembling.
- A few drops of almond extract stirred into the cream add a subtle twist that guests love but can’t quite place.