Can I Use Frozen Berries Instead Of Fresh?

For this berry trifle recipe, you will want to use fresh berries instead of frozen. Fresh is always better in no-bake recipes such as this one.

Can I Use Homemade Whipped Cream?

Of course! We all know homemade whipped cream is delicious. So feel free to use homemade or store-bought.

Do I Have To Use Store-Bought Pound Cake Or Can I Make My Own?

You can make your own butter pound cake for this berry trifle. You can also use yellow cake, angel cake, or ladyfingers for your cake layer.

Can I Make This Ahead Of Time And Freeze It?

You can make this berry pound cake ahead of time and freeze it for up to 5 months. You can then assemble the ingredients up to a day before serving.

Can I Make This In A Square Dish Instead Of A Trifle Bowl?

If you don't have a trifle bowl, you can make this berry trifle in any dish (like a deep glass mixing bowl) that will allow enough room for layers. Depending on the serving dish, you could do one set of all the layers (like a banana pudding would be.) Whatever works for you. The taste will be the same, but the presentation will look slightly different.

Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

Description

This show-stopping Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe combines pound cake, fresh berries, pudding, and whipped cream to make the most luscious no-bake dessert!

Ingredients

Units Scale

4 cups mixed berries, strawberries sliced
1 (24)oz butter pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup raspberry jam
4 cups vanilla pudding, prepared
4 cups cool whip, thawed

Instructions

In a trifle bowl, create a layer of butter pound cake using half of your cake.
Using a sauce brush or spoon, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam over your cake.
Using half of each ingredient, spread a layer of pudding, a layer of cool whip, and a layer of sliced strawberries over your raspberry jam.
Repeat these layers using the remaining ingredients but using blueberries in place of strawberries for the next layer.
End your layers with cool whip topping and your remaining mixed berries. Create a design with your berries or scatter them evenly over the top of the trifle.
Chill in a refrigerator for 1 hour and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 282
Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 39
Protein: 3