Description
A delightful layered dessert that combines fresh berries, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for celebrating Independence Day or any patriotic event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 package (9 oz) ladyfinger cookies or sponge cake
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large glass trifle dish or individual cups, start by layering the bottom with ladyfinger cookies or pieces of sponge cake.
- Spread a layer of vanilla pudding over the cookies, followed by a layer of strawberries.
- Add a layer of whipped cream, smoothing it out evenly.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the cookies, pudding, strawberries, and ending with whipped cream.
- Top the final layer with a generous amount of blueberries to create a blue layer on top.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use homemade pudding for a richer flavor.
- Feel free to substitute other berries based on your preference.
- This dessert can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: patriotic desserts, berry trifle, no-bake dessert, red white and blue dessert, summer dessert