Patriotic Berry Trifle - Delectable layers of fresh berries, velvety smooth pudding, sweet pie filling, and soft angel food cake come together to make the perfect patriotic summer dessert!
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This amazing Patriotic Berry Trifle is sure to be loved by anyone who tries it! The combination of fresh blueberries and strawberries with angel food cake, pie filling and soft pudding make for a fun and delicious summer treat!
Not only does it taste amazing, but it looks stunning too! Feel free to experiment with all of the different designs and layering techniques that a trifle dessert offers. Just take a look at this variation of a 4th of July Trifle.
Plus, this recipe can be made a day in advance for parties or just those busy weeks where you want something sweet! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the red, white, and blue!
HOW TO MAKE A PATRIOTIC TRIFLE
Before you get started, make sure to grab the following ingredients:
- Instant vanilla pudding
- Milk
- Angel food cake
- Strawberry pie filling
- Whipped topping, divided
- Fresh blueberries
- Blueberry pie filling
- Fresh strawberries, diced
- OPTIONAL TOPPING: additional whipped topping, blueberries, and sliced strawberries
Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, follow the steps below for a delicious summertime dessert!
PREPARING THE PUDDING LAYER
- Prepare the pudding layer by beating vanilla pudding mix with milk until it thickens in a large mixing bowl.
- Add whipped topping and beat again until mixture is uniform. Set aside.
ASSEMBLING THE TRIFLE
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the trifle bowl.
- Add half of the cubed angel food cake on top of the strawberry pie filling.
- Next, sprinkle blueberries evenly over the top of the angel food cake.
- Cover the blueberry layer with half of the prepared pudding mixture.
- Cover with blueberry pie filling.
- Next, add remaining cubed angel food cake.
- Sprinkle diced strawberries evenly on top.
- Cover with remaining pudding mixture.
If you would like to, finish with additional whipped topping, blueberries, and sliced strawberries.
TIPS FOR MAKING A PATRIOTIC TRIFLE DESSERT
- Be sure to use fresh fruit rather than frozen. Frozen berries can be mushy and are not as easy to arrange in the trifle.
- To spice up the recipe a little bit, glaze the cake cubes with some tangy lemon curd.
- If you want to decorate the top of the trifle into a fun design, try using a star-shaped cookie cutter and placing the berries inside. Then, remove the cookie cutter and you’ll be left with an impressive design!
WHAT OTHER TYPES OF CAKE COULD I USE?
If you don’t want to use angel food cake, pound cake is another great option.
Some people prefer the light sponginess of angel cake and feel that it layers better, but both cakes will taste great with this recipe! You can also make a homemade cake if you choose!
CAN YOU MAKE THIS PATRIOTIC TRIFLE AHEAD OF TIME?
One thing that makes this recipe so great is that it can be made up to a day ahead of time! Just make the trifle and store it in the fridge until ready to serve!
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER TRIFLE DESSERT
You can store this patriotic berry trifle in the refrigerator, but due to the addition of fresh fruit, it will only keep for a couple of days. So, eat it up quickly!
MORE PATRIOTIC RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE
- American Flag Fruit Pizza
- Red White and Blue Cake Roll
- No Bake Cherry Torte
- Boozy Cherry Bombs
- Red White and Blue Trifle
- Patriotic Icebox Cake
- Berry Cream Torte
- Vanilla Wafer Icebox Cake
Patriotic Berry Trifle
Ingredients
- 2 - 3.4 oz boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 1 prepared angel food cake (cut into cubes)
- 1 can strawberry pie filling
- 8 ounces whipped topping (divided)
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 can blueberry pie filling
- 1 quart fresh strawberries (diced)
- Additional whipped topping (blueberries and sliced strawberries, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pudding layer by beating vanilla pudding mix with milk until it thickens in a large mixing bowl.
- Add whipped topping and beat again until mixture is uniform. Set aside.
- Spread strawberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the trifle bowl.
- Add half of cubed angel food cake on top of strawberry pie filling.
- Next, sprinkle blueberries evenly.
- Cover blueberry layer with half of the prepared pudding mixture.
- Cover with blueberry pie filling.
- Next, add remaining cubed angel food cake.
- Sprinkle diced strawberries evenly on top.
- Cover with remaining pudding mixture.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping, blueberries, and sliced strawberries.
Notes
- I recommend using fresh fruit rather than frozen fruit for this recipe. Frozen berries can become mushy.
- Pound cake is another great option if you can’t find or you’re not a fan of angel food cake.
- Because this recipe has fresh fruit, I recommend eating your leftovers within a couple of days.
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