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Red White and Blue Berry Trifle: Easy Labor Day Party Recipe

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A visually stunning, make-ahead dessert featuring layers of pound cake, vanilla cream pudding, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for Labor Day parties and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 store-bought pound cake loaf (about 12 inches)
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup (divided: 1/4 cup for cake, 2 tbsp for berries)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 small box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries (optional)
  • 1 small bunch mint leaves
  • Extra berries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make simple syrup by combining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Let cool completely.
  2. Slice pound cake into 1/2-inch thick slices, then cut into cubes or triangles.
  3. Arrange a single layer of cake pieces at the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl and brush lightly with simple syrup.
  4. Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and milk in a large bowl according to package directions. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  5. In a separate large bowl, whip heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the thickened pudding into the whipped cream until just combined.
  7. Toss strawberries with 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.
  8. Layer strawberries over the cake, followed by a layer of the cream pudding mixture. Repeat with blueberries and cream.
  9. Continue layering cake, syrup, cream, and alternating berries until ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of cream.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra berries before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold, especially the cream, for best whipping results. Do not overmix the cream to avoid turning it into butter. The trifle improves with time, so making it the night before is recommended. Do not freeze this dessert as the cream and berries do not thaw well.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: Labor Day dessert, berry trifle, patriotic dessert, make-ahead dessert, summer party recipe, red white and blue dessert

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