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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blue Trifle Cups Recipe for Perfect 4th of July Dessert

  • Author: neuriox
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and whipped topping, perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 store-bought 10-ounce (284 g) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whipped topping, chilled (store-bought or homemade whipped cream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (10 minutes): Wash and slice strawberries. Cube the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. Make the Whipped Topping (5 minutes): In a chilled mixing bowl, combine whipped topping with vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and lemon zest if using. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. If using store-bought whipped topping, fold in vanilla and lemon zest gently with a spatula.
  3. Layer the Trifle Cups (5-7 minutes): Place a layer of angel food cake cubes (about ¼ cup or 30 g) at the bottom of each cup. Add a spoonful of strawberries, then blueberries, followed by a layer of whipped topping (about 3 tablespoons or 45 ml). Repeat layers once or twice more, ending with whipped topping on top.
  4. Chill Before Serving (at least 30 minutes): Cover cups with plastic wrap or lids and refrigerate to let flavors meld and whipped topping set.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, add a few extra berries or a small sprig of fresh mint on top.

Notes

Do not overmix the whipped topping to avoid grainy texture. Use fresh berries for best flavor and texture. Cube cake evenly and layer lightly to prevent sogginess. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Assemble the day of or the night before and keep refrigerated. Avoid freezing as whipped topping texture suffers.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One trifle cup (abou
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 20
  • Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: no-bake dessert, trifle cups, 4th of July dessert, angel food cake, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, berry dessert

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