Description
This 4th of July Fruit Trifle is a festive layered dessert made with fluffy white cake cubes, fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and sweet strawberry jam for the perfect patriotic treat.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared white cake (store-bought pound cake or homemade), cut into cubes
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- 3 cups whipped cream
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- Red, white, and blue star sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
1. In a large, clear trifle bowl, create the first layer by adding a handful of blueberries at the bottom. Top with a layer of cake cubes, a layer of whipped cream, and a layer of sliced strawberries. Drizzle a thin layer of strawberry jam over the strawberry layer.
2. Continue layering cake, whipped cream, blueberries, and strawberries until the bowl is filled, ending with a thick layer of whipped cream on top.
3. Garnish the top with whole and halved strawberries, blueberries, and a few red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
Use homemade whipped cream for the freshest flavor.
Assemble the trifle a few hours ahead for easier serving.
Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg