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Red, White, & Blue Trifle

Refreshing Red, White, & Blue Trifle for Summer Celebrations

The Red, White, & Blue Trifle is a stunning no-bake dessert with layers of vanilla pudding, cake, and fresh berries, perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Layer
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Can substitute with white chocolate instant pudding
  • 2 cups Half & Half Can replace with whole milk or 2% milk
Cake
  • 1 loaf Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake or Vanilla Cake Ensure it's cooled and chopped
Berries
  • 1 cup Raspberries Can substitute with chopped strawberries
  • 1 cup Blueberries Can use blackberries for variety

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Trifle dish
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cool and chop your chosen cake into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
  2. Rinse the raspberries and blueberries under cool water and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding and half & half for about 2-3 minutes until thick and creamy.
  4. Start layering in your trifle dish: thin layer of pudding, followed by raspberries, then the cake chunks.
  5. Add another layer of pudding over the cake, then sprinkle in all the blueberries.
  6. Smooth out the remaining pudding to create a top layer.
  7. Garnish with the reserved raspberries and blueberries on top.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure berries are dry before adding to prevent excess moisture. Chill well for better flavor melding.

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