Description
Red, White, and Blue Trifle is a festive layered dessert made with fluffy cake, creamy pudding or whipped topping, and fresh berries—perfect for 4th of July and patriotic gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pound cake or angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- Optional: extra whipped topping and fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Fold in whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- In a large trifle dish or clear glass bowl, layer one-third of the cake cubes on the bottom.
- Top with one-third of the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of strawberries and raspberries.
- Add another third of the cake, another layer of pudding mixture, and a layer of blueberries.
- Repeat with the final layers of cake, pudding mixture, and berries, arranging for a red, white, and blue pattern on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with extra whipped topping and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade cake for convenience.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored chilled.
- Layer ingredients gently to maintain clean, visible stripes.