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Perfect Red White and Blue Trifle Recipe with Pound Cake and Berries for Easy Patriotic Desserts

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring pound cake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, whipped cream, and vanilla pudding, perfect for patriotic occasions like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) pound cake, store-bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) whipped cream, lightly sweetened with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) vanilla pudding or custard, homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk or almond milk, to soak the pound cake cubes
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, to toss with berries if desired

Instructions

  1. Prepare the berries: Gently toss the sliced strawberries and blueberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Set aside to macerate for about 5 minutes.
  2. Whip the cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat 1 ½ cups heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Prepare the pudding/custard: Stir store-bought vanilla pudding or ensure homemade custard is cool but pourable.
  4. Soak the pound cake: Place the pound cake cubes in a shallow bowl and lightly drizzle with ½ cup milk, tossing gently to coat without making the cake soggy.
  5. Layer the trifle: In a large trifle bowl, layer one-third of the soaked pound cake cubes, followed by a layer of macerated berries with juice, a layer of vanilla pudding, and a generous layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with whipped cream and fresh berries on top.
  6. Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set slightly.

Notes

Use day-old pound cake for better absorption without sogginess. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Macerate berries with sugar and lemon zest to enhance flavor. For dairy-free version, use coconut whipped cream, almond milk, and dairy-free pudding. Assemble just before serving if preparing whipped cream and pudding ahead.

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