Description
A festive and colorful layered dessert featuring red berries, blueberries, fluffy whipped cream, and moist cake – perfect for patriotic celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into cubes
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the instant vanilla pudding by whisking it with cold milk in a bowl for 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- In a clear trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the pound cake cubes.
- Spread half of the prepared pudding over the cake cubes.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries and raspberries for the red layer.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream over the berries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining pound cake, pudding, and a layer of blueberries for the blue layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with extra berries on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use angel food cake for a lighter version.
- Chill the trifle overnight for best flavor.
- Can be assembled in individual cups for single servings.
- Use fresh or frozen berries based on availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg