Name: Delicious and Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Trifle Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (9×13-inch) angel food cake or pound cake, cubed(store-bought or homemade — either works great!); 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced; 1 pint blueberries; 1 pint raspberries; Optional: blackberries for extra blue color; 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix; 3 cups cold milk; 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed(or 2 cups homemade whipped cream)

Description

So, what exactly is a Red, White, and Blue Fruit Trifle? At its core, it’s a classic layered dessert that’s been given a festive, American spin. Trifles in general are all about stacking different textures and flavors—think soft cake, creamy custard or pudding, and bursts of fruit—all piled into a clear dish so you can admire those beautiful layers. The “red, white, and blue” part comes from the patriotic color scheme, making it ideal for holidays like Independence Day, Memorial Day, or even Labor Day picnics.

Ingredients

Scale

For the layers:

1 (9×13-inch) angel food cake or pound cake, cubed
(store-bought or homemade — either works great!)
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 pint blueberries
1 pint raspberries
Optional: blackberries for extra blue color

For the cream filling:

2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
(or 2 cups homemade whipped cream)

Instructions

Make the pudding layer:
In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until creamy.
Fold in the pudding mixture, then gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
Assemble the trifle:
- In a large glass trifle bowl or clear serving dish, layer as follows:
  1. Half of the cake cubes
  2. Half of the cream mixture
  3. A layer of berries (strawberries + blueberries + raspberries)
  4. Repeat the layers, ending with fruit on top.
Decorate:
- Arrange fruit on top in a flag pattern or swirl — for example:
  - Rows of strawberries for the red stripes
  - Blueberries in one corner for the “stars” section
Chill:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This helps the flavors meld beautifully.

Notes

This Red, White, and Blue Fruit Trifle is the perfect patriotic dessert for summer gatherings like the 4th of July or Memorial Day! Layered with fluffy whipped cream, soft cake, and juicy berries, it’s light, refreshing, and always a crowd favorite. Customize it with your favorite fruits or swap the cake for angel food or pound cake for a fun twist!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250

Keywords: Red White and Blue Fruit Trifle