Patriotic Berry Trifle Recipe For 4th of July
Celebrate the 4th of July with this delicious Patriotic Berry Trifle. It's a festive dessert that's easy to make and sure to impress your guests. This trifle is beautiful and tasty with layers of fresh berries, creamy filling, and cake. Perfect for a summer gathering, it highlights the red, white, and blue colors that represent Independence Day.
Equipment
- Large glass trifle bowl or individual serving glasses
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) pound cake or sponge cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/4 cup sugar (optional, for sweetening berries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until well combined.
- If desired, toss the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar to sweeten them.
- In the bottom of the trifle bowl or individual glasses, place a layer of cake cubes.
- Add a layer of the pudding mixture on top of the cake.
- Add a layer of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries).
- Repeat the layers until the bowl is filled, ending with a layer of berries on top.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.