Red, White & Blue Trifle Cups Recipe
Delicious Red, White & Blue Trifle Cups are a vibrant, festive dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, blueberries, angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Perfect for patriotic holidays, summer barbecues, or any celebration, this easy-to-make treat combines eye-catching colors with a light, creamy texture in just 90 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Cake
- 1 batch angel food cake, cut into cubes (store-bought or homemade)
Dairy & Cream
- 3 cups whipped cream (or Cool Whip for convenience)
- 1 cup vanilla pudding (or Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative)
Flavorings & Garnish
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: coconut flakes for added texture
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash fresh strawberries and hull them before slicing into thin pieces. Rinse the blueberries under cold water and set aside to dry. These fresh fruits create the vibrant red and blue layers of the trifle.
- Create the Pudding Layer: Prepare vanilla pudding according to package instructions or whisk Greek yogurt with vanilla extract to make a smooth, creamy layer that complements the cake and fruit.
- Assemble the Trifle Cups: Start by placing a layer of angel food cake cubes at the bottom of each cup. Follow with a generous dollop of vanilla pudding or Greek yogurt, then layer sliced strawberries and blueberries to showcase the red and blue colors.
- Add the Whipped Cream: Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the fruit layers. Repeat the layering process—cake, pudding, fruit, and whipped cream—until the cup is filled to your preference, finishing with a topping of whipped cream.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled trifle cups for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly. Just before serving, garnish each cup with a fresh mint leaf and optional coconut flakes for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe fruits to maintain texture and avoid sogginess in layers.
- Chilling the dessert is essential to meld flavors and set the trifle.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste by using plain Greek yogurt or sugar-free pudding.
- Substitute angel food cake with gluten-free cakes or sponge cake for dietary needs.
- Frozen berries can be used after thawing and draining excess moisture.
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