Red, White and Blue Berry Trifle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A festive layered dessert combining fresh strawberries, whipped cream, blueberries, and vanilla cake for a red, white and blue centerpiece. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs vanilla pound cake, strawberries, blueberries for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes vanilla pound cake
• 1 cup, sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form and the cream is light and fluffy.
2. Step 2: In a clear trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer one-fourth of the 8 oz vanilla pound cake cubes evenly on the bottom.
3. Step 3: Spoon one-fourth of the sliced 1 cup strawberries evenly over the cake layer.
4. Step 4: Add one-fourth of the whipped cream over the strawberries, spreading gently.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle one-fourth of the 1 cup blueberries over the whipped cream.
6. Step 6: Repeat these four layers three more times, finishing with blueberries on top for a colorful red, white, and blue presentation.
7. Step 7: Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.