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
- 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
- Protein 8.51 g Moderate
- Carbs 88.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.52 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 2.1 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 13.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 276.63 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.77 g Low Source
- Sugar 75.33 g High
- Added Sugar 52.21 g High
- Calcium 212.59 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source
- Potassium 378.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 156.79 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 20.28 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.13 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Strawberries 🍓