Red, White and Blue Trifles: a Fruity Summer Treat
Looking for a sweet and refreshing USA dessert? Then you have to try these pretty red, white and blue trifles. They’re light and fruit-forward, perfect for a 4th of July party dessert or summer barbecues on a hot day.
The best part is they’re so easy to make. You layer together cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and blueberries. They come together quickly and are perfect for celebrating summer holidays like the 4th of July or Memorial Day.
The best part? No complicated steps or baking from scratch required—just easy, fresh ingredients layered up into something pretty and sweet.
Let’s make a patriotic dessert!

Ingredients

Steps to Make Patriotic Trifles
1. Slice strawberry tops off then slice lengthwise.

2. Lightly crumble the dessert shell cakes into pieces and put a layer into the bottom of the glasses. Add a layer of strawberries on top.

3. Top with whipped topping and add on blueberries. Serve cold!
NOTE: If using canned whip cream, serve immediately. If using cool whip, you can prep before a party and store in fridge but serve them the same day as prepared

Patriotic Trifle
Patriotic Trifles are layered with fluffy cake, fresh berries, and creamy whipped topping!
Ingredients
- 4 strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 dessert shells
- whipped topping
Instructions
- Slice strawberry tops off then slice lengthwise.
- Crumble the dessert shell cakes gently into pieces and put them into the bottom of the glasses. Add a layer of strawberries on top.
- Top with whipped topping and add on blueberries. Serve cold
Notes
If using canned whip cream, serve immediately. If using cool whip, you can prep before a party and store in fridge, serving the same day as prepared
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 211Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 7g