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berry trifle

Easy Berry Trifle

5 from 1 vote
A stunning, easy dessert layering pillowy angel food cake, rich vanilla pudding, and vibrant fresh berries. Perfect for summer gatherings and ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf angel food cake Cut into one inch cubes
  • 4 cups mixed fresh berries Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix Standard 3.4 oz box
  • 2 cups cold milk Whole milk preferred
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Whipped to stiff peaks

Equipment

  • 1 trifle bowl Glass preferred for visibility
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the pudding
  • 1 Whisk To mix the pudding and milk

Method
 

  1. Whisk the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk together in a large bowl until thickened.
    whisking vanilla pudding and cold milk
  2. Fold the whipped heavy cream gently into the thickened pudding mixture until combined.
  3. Place a single layer of cubed angel food cake at the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl.
    layering angel food cake cubes in a trifle bowl
  4. Spread a third of the pudding mixture over the cake, pushing it to the edges.
    spreading vanilla pudding over angel food cake
  5. Add a generous layer of mixed berries, making sure they touch the sides of the glass.
  6. Repeat the layering process with cake, pudding, and berries until the bowl is full, finishing with berries on top.
  7. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28g

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to dry your washed berries completely before assembling to prevent soggy cake layers.

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