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Patriotic Berry Trifle Recipe

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  • Author: Lea
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 30 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Patriotic Berry Trifle is a festive, layered dessert perfect for celebrations. Featuring creamy vanilla pudding mixed with sour cream and whipped topping, layered with cubed vanilla pound cake and fresh strawberries and blueberries, it creates a visually stunning and delicious treat that serves a crowd.

Ingredients

Pudding Mixture

  • 4 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 8 cups whole milk
  • 32 oz sour cream
  • 2 containers (8 ounces each) whipped topping

Other Ingredients

  • 2 vanilla pound cakes, cubed
  • 4 pints fresh strawberries
  • 4 pints fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with 8 cups of whole milk until smooth and well combined.
  2. Combine creamy ingredients: Fold in the 32 ounces of sour cream and the 2 containers of whipped topping into the pudding mixture, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
  3. Cube the pound cake: Cut the vanilla pound cakes into bite-sized pieces that will layer nicely in the trifle bowl.
  4. Slice strawberries: Slice the strawberries lengthwise to prepare them for layering and decorating.
  5. Layer the trifle: Start assembling the trifle by adding a layer of the pudding mixture at the bottom of a large trifle bowl, followed by a layer of cubed pound cake, then a layer of blueberries, and finally a layer of sliced strawberries.
  6. Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process four times total to build up the trifle, ensuring even distribution of all ingredients.
  7. Create strawberry design: At the berry layer, press the sliced strawberries against the inside of the glass bowl to form a decorative design visible from the outside.
  8. Top with fruit star: On the top layer, arrange the sliced strawberries into a star shape and fill in any gaps with blueberries to complete the patriotic look.
  9. Chill the trifle: Refrigerate the trifle before serving to allow flavors to meld and the layers to set. Keep refrigerated after serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries and blueberries for the best flavor and appearance.
  • The dessert can be prepared a few hours ahead or overnight for convenience.
  • For a lighter version, substitute reduced-fat sour cream and milk if desired.
  • Ensure the pound cake is cubed into uniform pieces for even layering.
  • Chilling the trifle thoroughly before serving enhances the texture and taste.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbylea.com/patriotic-berry-trifle-recipe/