Red White Blue Trifle (Printable)

Layered angel food cake, whipped cream and fresh berries for a colorful, crowd-pleasing summer dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

→ Cake

04 - 1 prepared angel food cake (about 12 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Cream Layer

05 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
06 - 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Additional whole berries
09 - Fresh mint leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
02 - Prepare the angel food cake by cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
03 - Gently wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Wash the raspberries and blueberries.
04 - In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the angel food cake cubes at the bottom.
05 - Top with one-third of the whipped cream, spreading evenly.
06 - Scatter half of the strawberries and raspberries (red layer) and half of the blueberries (blue layer) over the whipped cream.
07 - Repeat with the remaining cake cubes, another third of whipped cream, then the rest of the berries.
08 - Finish with a final layer of whipped cream on top, smoothing with a spatula.
09 - Garnish with reserved whole berries and mint leaves if desired.
10 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can assemble it in under half an hour and still impress a crowd with its colorful drama.
  • Every bite offers a juicy pop, creamy fluff, and just a hint of nostalgia—even if it&rsquos your first time making it.
02 -
  • If the berries are wet when layering, the trifle will get watery and lose its lovely texture.
  • Letting it chill is essential—when I rushed this step, the flavors never quite bonded and the cake stayed too dry.
03 -
  • If you add a few drops of lemon zest to the whipped cream, it brightens the flavor beautifully.
  • Saving a handful of each berry for the very top guarantees a gorgeous finish, even if your layers get a little messy.
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