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4th of July Trifle

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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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12 Serves
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

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

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Fruit
  1. 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
  1. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
  2. 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
  1. Grab your trifle bowl and start layering:
  2. Pound cake cubes
  3. Whipped pudding cream
  4. Strawberries
  5. Blueberries
  6. 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
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. The flavors soak in and everything sets up beautifully.