Quick & Easy Last Minute 4th of July No-Bake Berry Trifle
When you need a stunning dessert but have zero time, this no-bake patriotic berry trifle is the ultimate lifesaver. Featuring layers of airy angel food cake, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh summer berries, it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen but takes only 10 minutes to assemble.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320kcal
Equipment
- Trifle bowl
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Trifle Layers
- 14 oz store-bought angel food cake cubed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Place half of the cubed angel food cake into the bottom of a large trifle bowl.
- Add an even layer of sliced strawberries, followed by half of the whipped cream.
- Add the remaining angel food cake, then an even layer of blueberries, and top with the remaining whipped cream.
- Garnish the top with remaining berries in a festive red, white, and blue pattern. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
This dessert can be assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated until serving. For an even quicker version, substitute homemade whipped cream with prepared whipped topping. Perfect for Independence Day celebrations, summer barbecues, and potlucks.