For this year’s 4th of July, my mom’s entire extended family came into town. This is a rare treat — we live in four different states, so it’s not often that everyone is together. When it happens, it’s wonderful. I love my mom’s family: they’re clever, kind, and full of warmth. One of the things I admire most about them is their cooking. Whenever we gather, the table overflows with thoughtful, delicious dishes. We talk about the menus for days afterward, and my mom and I often discuss what “the people” will enjoy most as we plan. A lot of heart and care goes into our food, and it really shows.
For our Fourth of July dessert, my mom and I were browsing Pinterest and came across a beautiful trifle on SkinnyTaste. It was an instant hit: layers of berries, angel food cake, and a creamy filling — who could resist? The trifle makes a striking presentation and always earns compliments.
Patriotic Trifle
Prep Time
20
Servings
16
Calories
160kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces angel food cake cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 pints strawberries sliced
- 2 pints blueberries
Cream Filling
- 6 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 package white chocolate instant pudding mix dry
- 12 ounces cool whip thawed (sweetened whipped cream can be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and cold water. Add the dry white chocolate pudding mix and almond extract, then whisk for about 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Let it rest for a couple of minutes, then fold in the whipped topping until the filling is smooth and uniform in color.
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Place half of the angel food cake cubes in the bottom of a 14-cup trifle dish. Sprinkle a layer of blueberries over the cake, then pour half of the cream filling over the berries and spread gently. Add a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, cream, and fruit.
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Finish by arranging the remaining strawberries and blueberries on top in an attractive pattern. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the layers to set.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 34g
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Protein: 3g
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Fat: 2g
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Sugar: 22g
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Vitamin C: 41mg
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Enjoy!
(Recipe slightly adapted from SkinnyTaste)