Red, White & Blue Trifle Cups for Festive Celebrations Recipe
Delight in these vibrant Red, White & Blue Trifle Cups, a festive and visually stunning dessert perfect for patriotic holidays, summer barbecues, or any celebration. Layers of fresh strawberries and blueberries, light angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding or Greek yogurt, and fluffy whipped cream come together in individual cups to impress both the eyes and the palate 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: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Cake Layer
- 1 batch angel food cake, cut into cubes (store-bought or homemade)
Cream & Pudding Layers
- 3 cups whipped cream (or Cool Whip for convenience)
- 1 cup vanilla pudding (or Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and prepare your fruits by hulling and slicing the strawberries and rinsing the blueberries. Set them aside to dry so they maintain their vibrant color and texture.
- Create the Pudding Layer: Prepare vanilla pudding according to package instructions, or for a healthier variation, whisk Greek yogurt with vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Trifle Cups: Start by layering angel food cake cubes at the bottom of each cup. Follow with a layer of vanilla pudding or Greek yogurt, and then add a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries to create a colorful contrast.
- Add the Whipped Cream: Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the fruit. Repeat the layering process until the cups are filled to your desired height, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the trifle cups for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and textures to set. Just before serving, garnish each cup with a fresh mint leaf and optional coconut flakes for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use firm, fresh fruits to avoid mushy layers and maintain texture.
- Chilling is essential for melding flavors and achieving ideal texture; do not skip or shorten this step.
- Be cautious not to overfill cups to prevent spills and maintain a neat presentation.
- Adjust sweetness by sampling and modifying the whipped cream and pudding layers, using Greek yogurt or lower-sugar options if desired.
- Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained properly to prevent excess moisture.
- To make the trifle vegan, substitute dairy-free whipped cream, coconut yogurt, and vegan cake alternatives.
- Angel food cake can be swapped with gluten-free, sponge, or pound cake to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Keywords: Red White Blue Trifle, festive dessert, patriotic dessert, angel food cake trifle, layered trifle cups, summer dessert, American dessert
