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Labor Day Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

  • Author: Julia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A stunning, no-bake dessert featuring layers of yellow cake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for holidays and easy to make ahead.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pint (12 oz) strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 2 cups (250g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup (125g) fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare cake batter according to box instructions. Divide evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. While cake cools, whisk instant pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes to set.
  5. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  6. Wash and slice strawberries; toss gently with lemon juice. Wash blueberries and raspberries.
  7. Once cakes are completely cool, slice horizontally into thin layers, then cube into 1-inch pieces.
  8. In a trifle bowl, layer cake cubes, half the pudding, strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream.
  9. Repeat layers: cake, remaining pudding, mixed berries, and whipped cream.
  10. Finish with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
  11. Garnish with whole strawberries, blueberries, and mint leaves if desired.
  12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cool before assembling to prevent the whipped cream from melting. For best results, assemble 4-6 hours ahead or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Do not freeze, as whipped cream and berries do not thaw well. Can be made gluten-free by using GF cake and pudding mixes, or dairy-free using coconut milk and cream.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24
  • Sodium: 280
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: Labor Day dessert, no-bake trifle, berry trifle, red white and blue dessert, easy holiday dessert, make-ahead dessert, summer dessert

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