I don't have a trifle bowl. What else can I use?

No problem! While a trifle bowl shows off the layers best, you can assemble this dessert in any large, clear glass bowl. For individual servings, you can even create mini trifles in glass cups or mason jars.

Why did my trifle get watery at the bottom?

This is almost always caused by not drying the berries thoroughly enough after washing them. Any excess water will trickle down through the layers and pool at the bottom, so be sure to pat them completely dry with paper towels.

Can I use a different kind of cake or pudding?

Yes! This recipe is very adaptable. A pound cake can be used for a denser base. For the pudding, you could use vanilla or cheesecake flavor for a different twist on your 4th of July Trifle .

The Ultimate No-Bake 4th of July Trifle: Your Perfect Party Dessert

A festive, no-bake dessert perfect for the 4th of July, this trifle features patriotic red, white, and blue layers. The dessert is built in a large trifle bowl by layering cubes of store-bought angel food cake, creamy white chocolate instant pudding, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, and thawed whipped topping. It’s a simple-to-assemble but impressive-looking centerpiece that is chilled before serving.

Author: Evelyn
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Layering, Chilling
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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6.8 ounces instant white chocolate pudding (e.g., two 3.4-ounce Jello brand containers)
4 cups cold whole milk
14 ounces store-bought angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 ounces thawed whipped topping (e.g., two 8-ounce containers)
32 ounces fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, sliced, and patted dry
18 ounces fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry

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Instructions

In a bowl, prepare the instant white chocolate pudding with the cold milk according to the package directions. Chill the pudding until it is set.
In a large trifle bowl (approximately 3.25 quarts), arrange a single layer of the 1-inch angel food cake cubes to cover the bottom.
Spoon half of the set white chocolate pudding over the cake cubes.
Create a decorative border by placing a layer of sliced strawberries against the inside edges of the bowl. Then, add a single layer of the remaining sliced strawberries over the pudding.
Add a layer of blueberries on top of the strawberries.
Spread one container (8 ounces) of the thawed whipped topping over the berry layer.
Repeat the layers: add the remaining cake cubes, the rest of the pudding, and another layer of strawberries and blueberries.
Finish by spreading the second container of whipped topping over the top.
Decorate the top of the trifle with any remaining strawberries and blueberries in a festive pattern.
Refrigerate the completed trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to meld and set.
Keep the trifle refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Notes

A large trifle bowl (around 3.25 quarts or 104 ounces) is recommended for the best presentation.
It is important to pat the washed berries thoroughly dry before layering to prevent the trifle from becoming watery.
Chilling the trifle for at least an hour is a crucial step that allows the flavors to meld and makes serving neater.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/16th of trifle)
Calories: 300-380
Sugar: 35-45 g
Sodium: 300-400 mg
Fat: 12-18 g
Saturated Fat: 8-12 g
Carbohydrates: 45-55 g
Fiber: 2-3 g
Protein: 4-6 g
Cholesterol: 15-25 mg

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