What is in a red, white, and blue trifle?

A red, white, and blue trifle typically includes layers of angel food cake or pound cake cubes, blueberries, sliced strawberries, a creamy whipped topping mixed with pudding, and sometimes condensed milk. These layers create a festive, colorful dessert perfect for patriotic occasions.

How far in advance can I prepare a trifle?

You can prepare the cake cubes, wash and slice berries, and even mix the pudding and cream up to 24 hours before assembly. However, it’s best to assemble the trifle close to serving time (within a few hours) to prevent sogginess, especially from sliced strawberries.

What can I use if I don’t have a trifle bowl?

If you don’t have a trifle bowl, deep glass bowls, large salad bowls, or individual serving cups like mason jars work well. Individual servings can add a charming presentation and easy portion control.

Do I need to bake my own cake for a trifle?

Using store-bought angel food or pound cake simplifies the process and saves time. However, fresh homemade cake can enhance flavor and texture. Either approach yields delicious results depending on your preference and time constraints.

Red White And Blue Trifle Recipe: Festive Dessert Idea

Ingredients

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10 oz angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 pints strawberries, sliced
2 pints blueberries
6 tbsp fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups cold water
1-ounce package white chocolate or cheesecake instant pudding mix, fat-free and sugar-free
12 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Instructions

1. Whisk together the condensed milk and cold water in a bowl. Add the instant pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes until combined. Allow the mixture to stand until it soft-sets.
2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
3. In a 14-cup trifle dish, place half of the angel food cake cubes on the bottom layer.
4. Add a layer of blueberries over the cake, followed by half of the pudding mixture.
5. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
6. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake cubes, blueberries, and pudding mixture, ending with strawberries and additional blueberries on top.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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Notes

🍓 Prepare the trifle up to 24 hours in advance, but avoid slicing strawberries too early to prevent sogginess.
🫐 For variety, substitute raspberries or blackberries for the strawberries and blueberries to mix up flavors.
🍰 If you don’t have a trifle bowl, use any deep bowl or individual jars for serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chilling: 1 hour
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 158
Sugar: 15.5 grams
Sodium: 143.5 mg
Fat: 5.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 4.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 28.5 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 2.5 grams