A Patriotic Dessert Packed with Red, White & Blue Layers

Here’s a festive and easy Patriotic Red, White & Blue Layered Dessert — perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any celebration where you want a fun, fruity, and crowd-pleasing treat! You can make this in a trifle dish, mason jars, or even a 9×13″ pan.

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🇺🇸🍓 Red, White & Blue Layered Dessert Trifle

Ingredients (Serves 10–12):

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding

• 2 cups cold milk

• 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip)

• 1 store-bought pound cake (or angel food cake), cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1½ cups strawberries, sliced

• 1½ cups blueberries

• Optional: raspberries, blackberries, or a drizzle of white chocolate

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🔧 Instructions:

1. Make the Pudding:

   • In a bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).

   • Fold in half of the Cool Whip to make a light, fluffy pudding layer.

2. Layer the Trifle:
   In a large trifle bowl or clear glasses, layer the following:

   • Cake cubes (base layer)

   • Strawberries or raspberries (red layer)

   • Vanilla pudding/Cool Whip mixture (white layer)

   • Blueberries (blue layer)

   • Repeat the layers as desired

3. Top It Off:

   • Finish with a layer of the remaining Cool Whip.

   • Garnish with more berries, white chocolate shavings, or mini flags!

4. Chill:

   • Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours before serving, or overnight for best flavor and texture.

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✅ Tips & Variations:

• Use patriotic sprinkles or crushed vanilla cookies for added crunch.

• For individual servings, layer in mason jars or plastic cups.

• Swap pudding for cheesecake filling or cream cheese whipped topping for a richer dessert.

Would you like a no-dairy, low-sugar, or keto-friendly version of this recipe?