Red White And Blue Trifle (Printable)
Layered pound cake, vanilla pudding, fresh berries and whipped cream for a festive red-white-and-blue trifle.
# 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 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 - Additional fresh berries for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate shavings (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix together for 2 minutes. Allow the mixture to set for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - Arrange half of the cake cubes evenly at the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl.
04 - Spoon one-third of the prepared pudding over the cake cubes. Smooth one-third of the whipped cream on top.
05 - Scatter half of the sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the cream layer.
06 - Repeat layering with the remaining cake cubes, another third of the pudding, another third of the cream, and the remaining raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries.
07 - Spread the final portion of pudding and whipped cream on top. Garnish with extra fresh berries and white chocolate shavings if using.
08 - Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Your friends will think you spent hours making it, but no one needs to know it only takes 20 minutes.
- Every bite is an airy, creamy, berry-packed party—perfect for hot days when you crave dessert that’s chill and light.
02 -
- The first time I rushed, my berries leaked juice and made a mush—always dry them well.
- Chilling longer means the cake turns almost custardy and every bite is more satisfying.
03 -
- Chill your whisk and mixing bowl for cream that whips tall, fast, and stable.
- A clear glass trifle bowl is the secret to showing off those pretty layers—no one can resist a peek.