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Easy Red White and Blue Trifle Recipe with Fresh Berries for Perfect Fourth of July Dessert

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk (or almond/oat milk for lighter option)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1–2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (150 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (125 grams) fresh raspberries, gently rinsed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding by whisking the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups (480 ml) of cold milk. Stir for about 2 minutes until thickened and let set for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
  2. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
  3. Rinse and drain all fresh berries. Hull and slice the strawberries.
  4. Cut the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes using a serrated knife.
  5. In a trifle bowl, layer 1/3 of the angel food cake cubes, then a layer of vanilla pudding, followed by a layer of mixed berries, and then a layer of whipped cream.
  6. Repeat the layering once more in the same order: cake, pudding, berries, whipped cream.
  7. Top the trifle with a generous sprinkle of fresh berries arranged artfully.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Use chilled mixing bowl for whipping cream to speed up the process. Do not overwhip cream to avoid grainy texture. Handle berries gently and avoid pressing down layers to keep cake fluffy. Assemble a day ahead but add whipped cream and berries just before serving for best freshness. For dairy-free, use coconut or almond milk pudding and coconut whipped cream. Gluten-free angel food cake options are available.

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