Description
A festive and colorful layered dessert made with fresh berries, whipped cream, and cake—perfect for patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the instant vanilla pudding by whisking it with the cold milk and vanilla extract in a bowl. Let it set for 5 minutes.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the cubed cake at the bottom.
- Spread half of the prepared pudding over the cake layer.
- Add a layer of strawberries and raspberries, followed by a layer of blueberries.
- Spread half of the whipped cream over the fruit.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, pudding, berries, and whipped cream.
- Garnish the top with extra berries for decoration.
- Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for store-bought topping.
- Try using different berries based on availability and preference.
- Prepare the trifle a day in advance to save time and enhance flavor.