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Stunning Red White and Blue Trifle Recipe

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of moist cake, creamy vanilla pudding and whipped cream filling, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for summer celebrations and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup whole milk (or any milk of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • Optional: 1 cup raspberries or cherries
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, red white and blue sprinkles or edible glitter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 1 cup (240 ml) of whole milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  2. Whip the cream: Using a chilled mixing bowl and an electric mixer, whip 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed. Avoid over-whipping.
  3. Combine pudding and whipped cream: Gently fold the thickened pudding into the whipped cream with a spatula until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Prep the fruit and cake: Wash and slice strawberries, dry blueberries, and cut cake into 1-inch cubes.
  5. Layer the trifle: Start with a layer of cake cubes (about 2 cups or 200 g), then creamy filling, then strawberries, followed by another cake layer, cream, and blueberries. Repeat layers until ingredients are used or bowl is full, aiming for 3-4 layers.
  6. Finish with cream and garnish: Top with remaining whipped cream mixture and garnish with extra berries, mint leaves, and optional sprinkles.
  7. Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak up cream.

Notes

Use chilled bowls and cream for best whipping results. Pat berries dry to avoid soggy trifle. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Variations include gluten-free, dairy-free, alcohol-infused, and seasonal fruit swaps.

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