4th of July Trifle

4th of July Trifle is a no-bake, layered dessert made with pound cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and white chocolate pudding—perfectly colored in red, white, and blue for Independence Day celebrations. It’s light, fruity, and always a crowd favorite at summer parties!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 4th of July Trifle

Prep Time: 25

Chill Time:: 2

Servings: Serves

Calories: 380kcal

Equipment

Large trifle bowl or clear glass bowl
Mixing bowls
Electric hand mixer or whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Cutting board and knife

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
¼ cup white sugar
1 quart heavy cream
1 6 oz container lemon yogurt
1 3.3 oz box instant white chocolate pudding mix
2 tablespoons coconut-flavored rum optional, divided
2 16 oz prepared pound cakes, cut into cubes
2 pints fresh blueberries more if needed for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Fruit

Slice strawberries and place them in a bowl with the sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes so they release their juices.

Step 2: Make the Creamy Filling

In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
Add the lemon yogurt, white chocolate pudding mix, and half of the coconut rum (if using). Whip until everything’s light and fluffy.

Step 3: Layer the Trifle

Grab your trifle bowl and start layering:
Pound cake cubes
Whipped pudding cream
Strawberries
Blueberries
Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients. Make sure the top layer has a pretty mix of strawberries and blueberries!

Step 4: Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. The flavors soak in and everything sets up beautifully.

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