Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Cups Easy Patriotic Dessert Recipe
Light, refreshing, and easy-to-make individual trifle cups featuring layers of fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and vanilla cake. Perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Fresh blueberries, washed and drained
- Vanilla cake or pound cake, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of half a lemon, finely grated
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water and pat dry. Hull and slice strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut vanilla or pound cake into 1/2 inch cubes, handling gently if cake is very fresh.
- In a chilled medium mixing bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and lemon zest until soft peaks form.
- Assemble cups by layering 1/4 cup cake cubes at the bottom, followed by a spoonful of whipped cream.
- Add 2 tablespoons mixed strawberries and blueberries over the cream, then another layer of cake cubes and whipped cream, finishing with a final berry layer on top.
- Optionally garnish with a fresh mint leaf and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use chilled bowl and cream for best whipping results. Assemble cups just before serving to avoid soggy cake. Coconut cream can substitute heavy cream for dairy-free version. Gluten-free cake options work for gluten-free diet. Lemon zest in whipped cream adds brightness. Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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