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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
Quick Patriotic Red, White & Blue Trifle
  1. 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. 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. 3

    Add another single layer of cake pieces, and spread with yogurt. Sprinkle with blueberries.

  4. 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. 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. 6

    Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, whole berries, and blueberries, and drizzle with any remaining syrup.

  7. 7

    Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator.