Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle
This layered trifle pairs pillowy angel food cake with creamy vanilla yogurt and bursts of fresh strawberries and blueberries, brightened by quick berry preserves. Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle is light, fruity, and refreshing—perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or holiday celebrations when you want a colorful dessert that feels special without turning on the oven.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.56 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 12
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Lay a layer of angel food cake pieces in the bottom of a small trifle dish or a decorative cut-glass bowl. Spread a thin layer of yogurt over the cake layer.
- 2
Add a single layer of sliced strawberries. Place strawberry preserves and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on High until the preserves liquefy, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir, and add up to 1 tablespoon more water if needed to make a syrup. Drizzle some of the strawberry syrup over the strawberry layer.
- 3
Add another single layer of cake pieces, and spread with yogurt. Sprinkle with blueberries.
- 4
Place blueberry preserves and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on High until the preserves melt, about 1 minute. Stir, and add up to 1 tablespoon more water if needed to make a syrup. Drizzle some of the blueberry syrup over the blueberries.
- 5
Add another layer of cake pieces; spread with yogurt, add a layer of strawberries, and drizzle with strawberry syrup. Add a layer of cake; spread with yogurt, sprinkle with blueberries, and drizzle with blueberry syrup. Spread a final layer of yogurt on top.
- 6
Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, whole berries, and blueberries, and drizzle with any remaining syrup.
- 7
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator.
- Calories 405.27 kcal High 20%
- Protein 8.51 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 88.49 g 32%
- Total Fat 3.52 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.1 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.61 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 276.63 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.81 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 75.33 g --
- Added Sugars 52.21 g High 104%
- Calcium 212.59 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 378.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 156.79 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 20.35 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Strawberries 🍓
About This Recipe
Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Food Cake, Blueberries in Syrup, Blueberry Jam, and Sliced Strawberries. Each serving provides about 405.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Food Cake, Blueberries in Syrup, Blueberry Jam, Sliced Strawberries, Strawberry Preserves. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle healthy?
- Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 405.27 calories and 8.51 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 276.63 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.1 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 52.21 g (104% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Strawberries, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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