Easy 4th of July Berry Trifle Recipe: Red, White & Delicious!
Looking for the perfect patriotic dessert? This easy 4th of July Berry Trifle layers fresh strawberries, blueberries, vanilla pudding, and cake for a vibrant and delicious treat!
Equipment
- Large Trifle Dish or Individual Cups
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Spatula or Spoon
Ingredients
Gather Your Stars & Stripes (Easy Trifle Ingredients!)
- The Reds: 1 pound of fresh strawberries hulled and sliced (fresh strawberries for trifle)
- The Blues: 1 pound of fresh blueberries fresh blueberries for trifle
- The White Creamy: 1 package of vanilla pudding mix (easy vanilla pudding trifle) + 2 cups of milk
- The White Cakey: 1 store-bought pound cake (pound cake trifle) or angel food cake (angel food cake trifle), cubed
- The White Fluffy Topping: 2 cups of whipped cream (whipped cream topping for trifle)
- Optional Sparkle: Fresh mint leaves for garnish (mint garnish for trifle)
Instructions
- Whip Up the White: Whisk the vanilla pudding mix with the milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Pop it in the fridge for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Cube the Cake: Slice your pound cake or angel food cake into bite-sized, 1-inch cubes.
- Layer Like a Pro: In a large trifle dish or individual cups, start with a layer of cake cubes. Top with a layer of creamy vanilla pudding, followed by a generous layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries. Repeat these layers until your dish is full, finishing with a glorious layer of whipped cream on top. Tip: For individual servings, layer in clear glasses or jars for a beautiful presentation!
- Garnish with Flair: If you're feeling fancy, add a few extra berries and some fresh mint leaves on top for a final flourish of freshness and color.