Red White And Blue Trifle (Printable)
Festive layers of pound cake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream and fresh berries for patriotic summer celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Layer
01 - 1 (16-ounce) 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 (3.4-ounce) box 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)
# How To Cook:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk cold milk with instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes until well combined. Allow to set for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - Arrange half of the pound cake cubes evenly in the bottom of a large clear trifle or glass serving bowl.
04 - Spread one-third of the vanilla pudding over the cake layer, followed by one-third of the whipped cream.
05 - Scatter half of the strawberries and half of the blueberries evenly over the whipped cream layer.
06 - Add remaining cake cubes, another third of the pudding, another third of the whipped cream, and then arrange all remaining raspberries with the rest of the blueberries and strawberries.
07 - Top with the final portion of pudding and whipped cream, smoothing the surface evenly.
08 - Decorate with extra fresh berries and optional white chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The vibrant layers look so impressive, but it's honestly impossible to mess up.
- I love how the fresh berries and cool cream satisfy a summer sweet tooth without feeling heavy.
02 -
- If the berries are too wet, the layers will get soggy—give them a gentle pat with paper towels.
- Letting the trifle sit a couple hours before serving isn't optional, it's where the magic happens.
03 -
- Chilling your bowl and beaters before whipping cream makes it whip up faster and fluffier.
- A splash of berry liqueur over the cake cubes brings an unexpected depth to the familiar flavors.