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Perfect Layered Red White and Blue Trifle Recipe Easy Patriotic Angel Food Cake Dessert

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A light and festive layered trifle featuring angel food cake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for patriotic occasions and easy to assemble in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 store-bought or homemade angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups prepared vanilla pudding (homemade or instant)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for macerating berries)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vanilla pudding: If making homemade, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 15 minutes).
  2. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the berries: Rinse and gently pat dry strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. For sweeter berries, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  4. Cut the angel food cake into approximately 1-inch cubes.
  5. Start layering: In a trifle bowl, spread a layer of angel food cake cubes (about 1/3 of the cake). Spoon half of the vanilla pudding evenly over the cake. Add a layer of mixed berries (strawberries and raspberries), spreading them gently.
  6. Add whipped cream: Dollop and spread about half of the whipped cream over the berries layer.
  7. Repeat layers: Add another layer of angel food cake cubes, followed by the remaining pudding. Scatter the blueberries evenly across this layer.
  8. Finish with whipped cream and berries: Top the trifle with the remaining whipped cream. Garnish with extra whole berries.
  9. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and layers set. Overnight chilling is recommended for best flavor.
  10. Serve: Scoop into dessert bowls, ensuring a bit of each colorful layer in every serving.

Notes

[‘Use chilled pudding and whipped cream to maintain firm layers and prevent sogginess.’, ‘Stop whipping cream at soft peaks for a light, airy texture.’, ‘Use fresh berries for best flavor and texture; thaw and drain frozen berries well if used.’, ‘Layer berries between pudding and whipped cream to keep layers distinct.’, ‘Assemble the trifle the day before for best flavor melding.’, ‘If pudding is too thick after chilling, stir gently before layering.’]

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Keywords: red white and blue trifle, angel food cake dessert, patriotic dessert, layered trifle, vanilla pudding trifle, berry trifle, easy summer dessert

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