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Perfect Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe with Angel Food Cake

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A quick, easy, and refreshing dessert featuring layers of airy angel food cake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and creamy vanilla pudding, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces angel food cake, cubed
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup whipped cream, lightly sweetened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries. Place berries in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar if desired, toss gently, and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let it set briefly.
  3. Lightly whip 1 cup of heavy cream with a little sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the pudding with a rubber spatula to keep it airy.
  4. Cut angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  5. In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer one-third of the cake cubes at the bottom.
  6. Add a generous layer of strawberries and blueberries over the cake, drizzling some macerated juices.
  7. Spread a layer of the pudding and whipped cream mixture over the berries, smoothing gently.
  8. Repeat layering cake cubes, berries, and pudding mixture until ingredients are used up, topping with a final layer of whipped cream and a few whole berries.
  9. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and cake soak.
  10. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra berries.

Notes

Do not overmix whipped cream into pudding to keep texture light and fluffy. Macerate berries with sugar to mellow tartness and release juices. Assemble close to serving time to prevent cake from becoming soggy. For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk pudding mix and whipped coconut cream. Angel food cake can be swapped with sponge cake or ladyfingers.

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