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Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

Delicious Red White and Blue Berry Trifle for Summer Celebrations

This refreshing Red White and Blue Berry Trifle is a colorful, effortless dessert perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Berries
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries substitute with frozen if out of season but drain thoroughly
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries ensure they are firm to avoid mushiness
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries optional, for additional color and flavor contrast
For the Cake
  • 1 loaf Pound Cake for gluten-free versions, use gluten-free pound cake or ladyfingers
For the Vanilla Custard
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract substitute with a vanilla bean if preferred
  • 4 large Eggs serve as the base for custard
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk for richness or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Sugar can be altered based on personal taste preferences

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • trifle bowl or individual jars
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 4 egg yolks, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 2 cups of whole milk over low heat for 10-12 minutes until thickened.
  2. Rinse 2 cups each of fresh strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Pat dry and slice strawberries for layering.
  3. Slice pound cake into even cubes and soak in 1/4 cup of reserved berry juice for a few seconds.
  4. Layer soaked pound cake cubes, vanilla custard, and mixed berries in a trifle bowl or jars.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This trifle can be customized with different seasonal fruits and is make-ahead friendly. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days for best results.

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