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Red, White, and Blue Trifle: A Festive Dessert Delight!

A festive and delicious Red, White, and Blue Trifle perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 pound blueberries
  • 1 pound pound cake cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup whipped topping optional for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves optional for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding according to package instructions and set aside to chill for about 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled vanilla pudding until well combined.
  4. In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer half of the pound cake cubes at the bottom.
  5. Add half of the sliced strawberries and half of the blueberries on top of the cake layer.
  6. Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the fruit layer.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining pound cake, strawberries, blueberries, and pudding mixture.
  8. Top with whipped topping if desired and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  9. Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt for the whipped topping.
  • You can add a layer of lemon curd for an extra zing or use different berries based on seasonal availability.

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