July Trifle is a patriotic layered dessert featuring cubes of pound cake, whipped cream, and fresh berries, beautifully arranged in red, white, and blue for festive summer celebrations.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield:10 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
In a trifle bowl or large glass dish, layer half of the pound cake cubes at the bottom.
Spoon a layer of whipped cream over the cake cubes and smooth the top.
Add a layer of strawberries and raspberries.
Repeat layers with remaining pound cake, whipped cream, and blueberries on top.
Finish with a swirl of whipped cream and garnish with additional berries.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use angel food cake for a lighter option.
Can be assembled 1 day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Use a clear trifle dish to show off the festive layers.