Red White And Blue Trifle (Printable)
Pound cake, creamy vanilla pudding and mixed berries layered with whipped cream for a patriotic summer centerpiece.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Layer
01 - 1 (16-ounce) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Fruit Layer
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
04 - 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
→ Pudding Layer
05 - 2 cups cold whole milk or 2% milk
06 - 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
→ Cream Layer
07 - 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
08 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
10 - Additional fresh berries for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate shavings (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, vigorously whisk cold milk with the instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
02 - In a chilled bowl, use an electric mixer or large whisk to beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks hold. Reserve.
03 - Place half of the pound cake cubes in the base of a large clear trifle or glass serving bowl.
04 - Spread one-third of the vanilla pudding evenly over cake cubes, followed by one-third of the whipped cream.
05 - Arranged half of the strawberries and blueberries evenly atop the cream layer.
06 - Top with the remaining cake cubes, another third of the pudding and cream, then add the raspberries and remaining berries.
07 - Spread the final layer of pudding and whipped cream on top, smoothing evenly.
08 - Decorate with extra fresh berries and optional white chocolate shavings. Refrigerate trifle for at least 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- No baking is required so your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest days.
- The combination of juicy berries, cloud-like cream, and tender cake always wins over a crowd, no matter the occasion.
02 -
- Using warm or room temperature milk in the pudding leads to a runny mess that never sets properly.
- Letting the trifle rest in the fridge for at least two hours makes everything meld together in the best way.
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping cream to get the best volume.
- A thin layer of berry liqueur or orange juice on the cake soaks in flavor without making it soggy.