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Layered Red, White & Blue Trifle with cream, strawberries, and blueberries in a glass bowl on a festive July 4th table.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Red, White & Blue Trifle

A stunning, no-bake Red, White & Blue Trifle layered with fluffy whipped cream, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and soft cake cubes. Perfect for July 4th and other patriotic celebrations. Light, festive, and incredibly easy to make!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Cake Layer:

  • 1 (10-inch) angel food cake or pound cake, cubed
    or use 4 cups of cake cubes

Cream Layer:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Alternative option:

  • 2 1/2 cups prepared whipped topping (e.g., whipped coconut cream or dairy-free option)

Fruit Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to keep fruit fresh)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Cake
    Cut angel food cake or pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
  • Whip the Cream
    In a large mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Do not over-whip.
  • Prep the Fruit
    Wash and slice strawberries. Rinse blueberries. Toss all berries lightly with lemon juice.
  • Layer the Trifle
    In a large trifle dish or glass bowl:
    • Add a layer of cake cubes

    • Spread a layer of whipped cream

    • Add a layer of mixed berries
      Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with a cream layer.

  • Decorate
    Top with remaining berries. Optionally, garnish with mint leaves or star-shaped fruit cutouts.
  • Chill and Serve
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For best presentation, use a clear trifle dish or large glass bowl.
  • Make individual servings in mason jars or dessert cups for parties.
  • Substitute cake with gluten-free or low-sugar options to fit dietary needs.
  • Use stabilized whipped cream if preparing more than 12 hours in advance.
  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 180–200g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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