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Fresh Red White and Blue Layered Berry Trifle

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert perfect for summer gatherings, featuring layers of fresh berries, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and pound cake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen thawed and drained if out of season)
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups pound cake, cubed (day-old preferred)
  • Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves
  • Optional garnish: toasted sliced almonds or granola

Instructions

  1. Rinse all berries under cold water and gently pat dry. Hull and slice the strawberries. Cube the pound cake into bite-sized pieces. Chill the heavy cream if not already cold.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. Prepare pudding if homemade or open store-bought pudding and chill until set.
  4. Gently fold about two-thirds of the whipped cream into the pudding to lighten it.
  5. In a trifle bowl, add a layer of cubed pound cake (about one-third of the cake). Spoon over a layer of the pudding-whipped cream mixture, smoothing gently. Add a layer of mixed berries (reserve some for garnish). Repeat layers until the top, ending with berries and a dollop of remaining whipped cream.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake soak up cream.
  7. Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves or sprinkle with sliced almonds. Serve chilled.

Notes

If pound cake feels dry, lightly brush cubes with milk or simple syrup before layering to keep moist without sogginess. Use cold cream and bowl for best whipped cream texture. Fold whipped cream gently into pudding to keep airy texture. Chill trifle at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture. Can be made a day ahead and stored covered in fridge up to 2 days.

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