Ingredients
– 2 cups vanilla pudding
– 1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
– 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
– 1 cup angel food cake (cubed)
– 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberries)
– Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating your own Red, White, and Blueberry Mini Trifles is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to successfully assemble this stunning dessert:
1. Prepare the Strawberries: Place the sliced strawberries in a bowl and toss them with sugar. Let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out their juices.
2. Mix the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, gently fold the whipped cream into the vanilla pudding until well combined.
3. Prepare Servings: Gather your mini cups or serving glasses. This will be where you layer your ingredients.
4. Layer the Trifle: Start with a base layer of cubed angel food cake, filling the bottom of the cups.
5. Add Pudding: Spoon a layer of the creamy pudding mixture over the cake layer.
6. Layer the Strawberries: Add a layer of the sugar-coated strawberries on top of the pudding.
7. Add Blueberries: Next, layer the blueberries on top of the strawberries, creating a colorful blend.
8. Repeat the Layers: Repeat the cake, pudding, strawberries, and blueberries until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of blueberries.
9. Chill: Cover the assembled trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour to set.
10. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream and a mint leaf for an added touch.
These simple steps ensure that your Red, White, and Blueberry Mini Trifles are as delightful to eat as they are to look at.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g