Description
Red, White and Blue Trifle is a patriotic and refreshing layered dessert made with cake, whipped cream, and fresh berries—perfect for 4th of July celebrations or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined to create the creamy layer.
- In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes.
- Top with half of the cream mixture, followed by a layer of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries if using.
- Repeat the layers with remaining cake, cream mixture, and berries.
- Finish with a few decorative berries on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use a clear trifle dish or glass bowl to showcase the colorful layers.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.
- Substitute pound cake with sponge cake or use store-bought to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg