These Red, White & Blue Trifles are an easy, no-bake 4th of July dessert to celebrate Independence Day. With layers of fluffy cake, sweet whipped cream, and fresh berries, they’re served in individual cups—perfect for a single-serve treat!

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Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or bringing something to the neighborhood potluck, these trifles are always a festive favorite.

How to Make Red, White & Blue Trifles

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

2 (3.3 oz) packages cheesecake, vanilla or white chocolate instant pudding
3 c cold milk
1 (8 oz) package Cool Whip
1 prepared Angel Food cake, cubed
1 c strawberries, diced
1 c blueberries, diced
1 c raspberries

Step by Step Guide

1. In a medium bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk – whisk to combine well. Allow to set for about 5 minutes.

2. Add in the Cool Whip and fold to combine.

3. Lay out the trifle containers and use half of the Angel Food cake to create the first layer in the trifle containers.

4. Add a spoonful of the pudding mixture over the Angel Food cake.

5. Sprinkle with a few pieces of the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.

6. Repeat another layer with the Angel Food cake, followed by the remaining pudding mixture.

7. Sprinkle each trifle with the remaining fruit pieces.

8. Allow the trifles to chill in the fridge for about 2 hours for the best results.

Serve and Enjoy!

These trifles look extra cute in small clear cups, mason jars, or even mini dessert bowls—anything that shows off the layers! Serve with a little spoon and a festive napkin for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.

Important Recipe Notes:

Make ahead friendly: You can prep the cake, berries, and whipped cream the day before. Just assemble the trifles a few hours before serving so everything stays fresh and pretty.
Whipped cream tip: Homemade whipped cream holds up best, but if you’re in a pinch, store-bought whipped topping works too.
Chill before serving: Pop the assembled trifles in the fridge for 1–2 hours before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Kid-friendly & customizable: Let the kids help layer! You can also swap in different berries or even add a layer of pudding or jam for a twist.

Ingredients

2 (3.3 oz) packages cheesecake, vanilla or white chocolate instant pudding
3 cup cold milk
1 (8 oz) package Cool Whip
1 prepared Angel Food cake, cubed
1 cup strawberries, diced
1 cup blueberries, diced
1 cup raspberries

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk – whisk to combine well. Allow to set for about 5 minutes.
Add in the Cool Whip and fold to combine.
Lay out the trifle containers and use half of the Angel Food cake to create the first layer in the trifle containers.
Add a spoonful of the pudding mixture over the Angel Food cake.
Sprinkle with a few pieces of the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
Repeat another layer with the Angel Food cake, followed by the remaining pudding mixture.
Sprinkle each trifle with the remaining fruit pieces.
Allow the trifles to chill in the fridge for about 2 hours for the best results.