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Fresh Red White and Blue Trifle Recipe with Angel Food Cake

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A light and refreshing summer dessert featuring layers of airy angel food cake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Perfect for casual gatherings and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 10 oz (280 g) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whipped cream, freshly whipped with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 g) sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding by whisking the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Chill for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Hull and slice the strawberries. In a bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar if using. Toss gently and let rest.
  3. Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes.
  4. Whip the cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  5. In a large trifle bowl, layer one-third of the angel food cake cubes.
  6. Spread half of the prepared pudding over the cake layer.
  7. Scatter half of the berry mixture evenly over the pudding.
  8. Repeat with another third of the cake, remaining pudding, and remaining berries.
  9. Top with a generous layer of whipped cream, smoothing with a spatula or piping decoratively.
  10. Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak pudding.
  11. Serve chilled, spooning into bowls or glasses to include all layers.

Notes

If berries are very juicy, drain excess liquid before layering to avoid soggy trifle. Assemble a few hours ahead or the morning of serving for best flavor. Fresh whipped cream is preferred over canned. Variations include gluten-free angel food cake, dairy-free pudding and whipped cream, or adding lemon curd or raspberry sauce layers.

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Keywords: trifle, angel food cake, summer dessert, red white and blue, berries, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, easy dessert

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