Berry Trifle
Berry Trifle is a luscious, layered dessert that’s bursting with berries, cream, and cake for summer gatherings, potlucks, or any sweet moment! It calls for something beautiful and delicious!
Servings 8
Calories 310kcal
Cost $10–$12
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) store-bought pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries optional
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
- Make the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
- Combine pudding and whipped cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture to create a light, mousse-like filling. Set the rest of the whipped cream aside for topping.
- Layer the trifle: In your trifle bowl, start with a layer of cubed cake. Then add a layer of the pudding-cream mixture, followed by a mix of berries.
- Repeat the layers: Continue layering – cake, pudding, berries – until you reach the top of the bowl.
- Top it off: Finish with the remaining whipped cream and a handful of fresh berries.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend and layers to set.
- Garnish: Add fresh mint leaves just before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients: Cold milk and whipping cream help the layers set better and faster.
- Slice berries evenly: This helps with layering and presentation.
- Layer strategically: Start and end with cake for the best structure and appearance.
- Chill overnight for best flavor: Trifle tastes even better after resting in the fridge – flavors meld and cake soaks up the cream.