Patriotic Trifle Dessert
Patriotic Trifle has layers of strawberries, blueberries, pound cake, and cheesecake pudding! Make this for the Fourth of July!
PATRIOTIC TRIFLE
I know Memorial Day is a couple weeks away but I wanted to post this trifle. I was recently asked to submit a red, white, and blue dessert for a 4th of July feature in a couple of months and this is what I came up with. Memorial Day is not about celebration but about remembering those in the military who lost their lives for our country. Everyone has the day off so it lends its way to BBQs even though it’s not really a holiday to be “celebrated”. So if you plan to eat on Memorial Day and need a dessert why not make this Patriotic Trifle Dessert.
I came up with this recipe on my own. That doesn’t happen often but hey, it’s trifle…you kind of just throw things in. I love trifles because they serve a lot of people and are better when they are made ahead of time and have had time to sit and let the flavors blend. They are so versatile; you can use angel food cake, pound cake or even your favorite flavor of regular cake. This version has pound cake, cheesecake pudding, whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries and a hint of lemon.
OTHER RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FOOD:
Patriotic Trifle Dessert
Patriotic Trifle has layers of strawberries, blueberries, pound cake, and cheesecake pudding! Make this for the Fourth of July!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 2 (3.4 ounce packages) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 (10.75 ounce packages ) prepared pound cake
- 2 (16 ounce carton ) strawberries, sliced
- strawberries for garnish
- blueberries for garnish
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine cream and white sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside. You want a stiffer whipped cream for trifle so that it holds up over time.
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In another bowl beat cheesecake pudding mixes with milk for 2 minutes or until thick. Mix in sour cream and lemon juice. Fold in one cup of the sweetened whipped cream.
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Slice pound cake into one inch cubes.
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In a trifle bowl, start by layering ¼ of the pound cake on the bottom of the trifle bowl (A large glass bowl can be used if you don't have a trifle bowl). Next, layer ¼ of the pudding mixture followed by a layer of ¼ of the strawberries. To make trifle look presentable make sure each layer is distinct and separate especially on the sides of the bowl. Repeat layers four times or until bowl is almost full.
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Garnish the top of the trifle with the remaining whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.
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Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by The Girl Who Ate Everything
Variations:
1) The pound cake can be replaced by angel food cake for less calories.
?2) Vanilla pudding can replace the cheesecake pudding.
3) Add more blueberries throughout the trifle instead of just on top.
I just read Jacinda’s comment and had to say as a army wife, a air force daughter and navy granddaughter its not the dessert but the day thats suppose to recognize those we have lost. Thats why its a holiday its a day of recognition like Thanksgiving, Christmas, easter, etc they are all recognizing something this is just a treat you can make on that day or anyday,geez be a little nicer
also count me in on the giveaway i will be making this for my husbands homecoming, a year in Afghanistan he deserves something yummy
I just read through your comments and while jacinda is right in saying that a trifle will not take the place of a loved one who has served and died for our country, she/he could have been more tactful.
There’s always one in the bunch, huh? Keep your head up and keep posting wonderful goodies!
PS. My word verification was “bacon” ha ha!
Wow this is a masterpiece!
woo, sinful little treat. heh
Oh I am so excited to make this on the fourth of july! I am just starting my a blog of my own and I think that your blog is a great inspiration.
Looks Yummy!
That looks D-LISH!!!!!!!!! I would love to make it in that bowl too! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to win! Love ou’re blog!!
I love this Trifle bowl! Your trifle looks so yummy!
I love this Trifle bowl! Your trifle looks so yummy!
Am I too late? It is 9:55 am, although it’s AZ time! But, I would love a trifle bowl!
This is making my mouth water! I love the way it is displayed in the Pampered Chef Trifle Bowl. I would love to have one to take to our cabin next week to celebrate the Memorial Day Holiday with Family & Friends. Thanks for all the great recipes. Last week I made your Fruit Salsa for Book Club and the ladies all wanted to know where I got the recipe. New followers. Have a great week.
Kami Schmitt
Yay!….and Yummy! Great giveaway Christy! =)
That trifle looks amazing. I would love to win the trifle bowl. Thanks for the giveaway. My email address is suepado@gmail.com.
I could totally use this bowl!
MMMMMMMM! That looks so yummy! I just might have to try making that, but I definitely would need that trifle bowl to do so!!
What a beautiful trifle! Makes a wonderful presentation… Love your blog!
I think I’d like to start making trifles in a free bowl.
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Love the blog!! Love the pictures, love the suggestions, love the cute stories about your husband and boys! Can’t wait to try the newest recipe and share w/ my family and friends.
Gorgeous! I don’t have a trifle bowl and would LOVE this!
Man, just ubder the wire!
Beautiful trifle! Thanks for the chance to win this bowl.
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Ahh, I figured it out. Yes, I would love a trifle bowl so enter me in the drawing! 🙂
Holy moly there are a ton of comments on this post! I jsut wanted to tell you how pretty this trifle is- probably the prettiest one I’ve ever seen!
ANd if I won, I’d make my first trifle ever. Thanks for the giveaway!
We love trifle, and I make it once or twice a year, but I’ve never thought about a patriotic version! Even the Brits would like this! Beautiful–I can’t wait to try it out for the 4th!
This trifle looks absolutely delicious AND beautiful!
Your trifle looks delicious!
mmmmm. this sounds SO good!
Hi Christy! I’ve been following your blog for a couple of weeks now and have tried a few of the recipes, much to my family’s delight 🙂 Thank you so much! Your blog is so entertaining….and please don’t listen to “Jacinda” ??? I thought you did a nice job prefacing your post while explaining the holiday and honoring those who have sacrificed theirselves for our county. Thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to try it. Count me in for the bowl please!