These Mini Patriotic Red White and Blue Trifles are a 4th of July dessert with fresh strawberries, blueberries, pound cake and lots of whipped cream. It’s perfectly sweet, slightly tart, creamy and delicious. Plus it’s easy (like ridiculously easy) to make and enough to feed a crowd.
You’ll want this sitting front and center at your 4th of July celebration, but it works for all your summer parties including Father’s Day and Memorials Day.
By the way, if you need some other 4th of July desserts, don’t miss our strawberry cheesecake dip or strawberry shortcake with pound cake. They’re just as easy and just as delicious.
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Why You’ll Love This Dessert…
- There is no baking involved. Simply chop the strawberries, cut the cake into little cubes, and layer.
- It’s patriotic, beautiful, and impressive, which makes it perfect for Memorial Day and 4th of July. That side view shows off all of those colorful layers.
- It’s sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth but not too sweet. Even with the pound cake, it’s still light enough that you don’t feel weighed down.
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Angel food cake
- Whipped cream
- Sugar
- Water
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Mini Patriotic Red White and Blue Trifles
Follow the instructions to make the strawberry sauce.
Add a layer of angel food cake cubes to the bottom of a glass or jar.
Spoon strawberries over the cake, along with a little of the juice.
Add a layer of whipped topping.
Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the whipped topping.
Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the glass, finishing with whipped topping and a few berries.
Repeat with the remaining glasses.
Top Tip
To avoid the berries bleeding into the cake. Alternate the layers as follows: cake, whipped topping, berries, whipped cream, cake, whipped topping, and so on.
You want to create a barrier so the juice from the berries doesn’t leak into the cake and become mushy.
Storage
After assembly, place plastic wrap against the top layer of the trifle and cover with a lid. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving.
Other No Bake Desserts for Summer
FAQ
Sure. You can make it up to a day in advance. Just cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Be sure to place plastic wrap direct over the top layer and cover with a lid.
For best results, wait to assemble closer to serving time. Also, avoid adding too much liquid from the berries.
I wouldn’t. Frozen berries will become a bit mushy when they thaw.
Mini Patriotic Red White & Blue Trifle Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Strawberry Sauce Recipe
- 1 Cup Blueberries
- 13 Oz Angel Food Cake Cut into cubes
- 2 Cups Whipped Topping
Instructions
- Follow the instructions to make the strawberry sauce.
- Add a layer of angel food cake cubes to the bottom of a glass or jar.
- Spoon strawberries over the cake, along with a little of the juice.
- Add a layer of whipped topping.
- Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the whipped topping.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the glass, finishing with whipped topping and a few berries.
- Repeat with the remaining glasses.
Notes
- Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
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