Berry Trifle

Recipe Name

If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful, this berry trifle is it! With layers of buttery pound cake, creamy vanilla pudding, fresh whipped cream, and juicy berries, it’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast. It’s especially perfect for a Fourth of July celebration—the red, white, and blue layers make it festive and fun, and it’s cool and refreshing on a hot summer day. Plus, you can make it ahead of time, which makes hosting a breeze!

Who do I make this for?

I make this for fourth of July gatherings!!

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Recipe

Prep: 30-45 min | Bake: 50-60 min | Total: 4 hours (includes chilling)

Yields 8-10 servings

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Ingredients

Pound Cake

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract

• ½ teaspoon salt

Vanilla Pudding

• 1 cup white sugar

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or a heaping ¼ tsp)

• 4 egg + one yolk

• 3 cups milk

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

• 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Whip Cream

• 1 pint heavy whipping cream

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract

Fruit

• 1-2 pints strawberries

• 1 pint blueberries

• 1 pint blackberries

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Pound Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla bean paste.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2: Make the Vanilla Pudding

1. In a large saucepan (off heat), whisk together the sugar, flour, salt, eggs, and milk.

2. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook slowly, stirring constantly.

3. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens to pudding consistency (about 10–15 minutes).

4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.

5. Let cool slightly; press plastic wrap onto the surface and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Make the Whipped Cream

1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

3. Chill until ready to use.

Step 4: Prepare the Fruit

1. Wash all berries thoroughly.

2. Slice strawberries, leaving blueberries and blackberries whole.

Step 5: Assemble the Trifle

1. In a large trifle dish or clear bowl, layer the cubed pound cake at the bottom.

2. Spoon a layer of vanilla pudding over the cake.

3. Add a layer of mixed berries.

4. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the fruit.

5. Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream and a decorative layer of berries on top.

Chill for at least 2–3 hours before serving. Serve cold and enjoy every creamy, fruity, fluffy bite!

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