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Red White and Blue Trifle Cups (Berry Trifle Cups)

Best Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Dessert

These red white and blue trifle cups are layered with fluffy cake, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and blueberries for the ultimate patriotic dessert. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and summer parties, this berry trifle is beautiful enough for special occasions but easy enough for a lazy girl shortcut version using store-bought pound cake and instant pudding.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Sponge Cake

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Homemade Vanilla Pudding

  • 1 ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Whipped Cream Layer

  • 1 ¼ cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar

Fruit

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a square baking pan. Beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy, then gently fold in the flour and baking powder. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Cool completely and cut into cubes.

  2. Make the vanilla pudding by whisking together the milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla sugar and butter. Cover and cool completely.

  3. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form.

  4. Add a layer of sponge cake cubes to the bottom of a large trifle dish or individual dessert cups. Spoon a generous layer of cooled vanilla pudding over the cake.

  5. Add sliced strawberries and blueberries, arranging some of the berries along the sides of the glass for a colorful red, white, and blue presentation.

  6. Top with a layer of whipped cream.

  7. Repeat the layers if your dish or cups have enough room, ending with whipped cream and fresh berries on top.

  8. Chill until ready to serve and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

  • Store-bought pound cake works great if you're short on time.
  • Instant vanilla pudding is an easy shortcut option.
  • Chill before serving for the best texture.
  • Make them in mason jars for easy party serving.
  • Perfect make-ahead dessert for Memorial Day and the 4th of July.