Red White and Blue Trifle (Printable)
Pound cake, vanilla pudding, three berries and whipped cream layered into a festive make-ahead centerpiece.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cake Layer
01 - 1 (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 (3.4 oz) 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)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, vigorously whisk cold milk with instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - In a chilled 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 glass trifle bowl.
04 - Spoon one-third of the prepared pudding over the cake layer, followed by one-third of the whipped cream.
05 - Distribute half of the sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the cream.
06 - Layer remaining cake cubes, another third of the pudding and whipped cream, and then add raspberries along with any remaining strawberries or blueberries.
07 - Spread the final third of pudding and whipped cream over the top. Garnish with additional berries and optional white chocolate shavings.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No baking required—ideal when you want dessert without turning on the oven.
- The fresh berries and creamy layers create a light, irresistible treat everyone grabs seconds of at gatherings.
02 -
- If you rush the chilling, the layers won’t set—patience makes every bite firmer and tastier.
- Damp berries will water down your cream, so be sure to dry them well before layering.
03 -
- Freeze your mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes before whipping cream for super quick results.
- Add a dash of almond extract to the whipped cream for an unexpected twist that guests can’t quite place.