Description
This summer berry trifle is a refreshing and delicious dessert perfect for serving a crowd. Layers of fluffy cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh berries make it an irresistible treat for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 pound angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups whipped cream, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Gently fold until well mixed.
- In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, start layering the dessert. Begin with a layer of angel food cake cubes at the bottom.
- Add a layer of vanilla pudding over the cake cubes, followed by a layer of mixed berries.
- Repeat the layers (cake, pudding, berries) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with additional berries on top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to use any combination of berries you prefer.
- You can substitute the angel food cake with pound cake or any sponge cake if desired.
- Make this trifle a day ahead for an even more flavorful dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30
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