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Berry Trifle with Vanilla Pudding, Angel Food Cake, and Fresh Berries Recipe


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Berry Trifle is a delightful layered dessert featuring moist angel food cake, creamy French vanilla pudding, and a vibrant mix of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Topped with cool, fluffy whipped topping, it’s perfect for gatherings or a refreshing summer treat.


Ingredients

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Pudding

  • 2 (3.4-ounce) packages French vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups whole milk

Cake

  • 1 store-bought angel food cake, cut into 1-inch squares

Berries

  • 3 (16-ounce) containers strawberries, tops removed and sliced, divided into thirds
  • 2 cups blueberries, divided into thirds
  • 2 cups raspberries, divided into thirds

Topping

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, divided in half

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry French vanilla pudding mix with 4 cups of whole milk until smooth and lump-free. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 5 minutes until the pudding is set and chilled.
  2. Layer the angel food cake: Spread half of the 1-inch angel food cake squares evenly as the base layer in a trifle bowl.
  3. Add the pudding layer: Spoon half of the chilled pudding over the cake pieces and use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly to cover all the cake.
  4. Layer berries: Distribute one-third of the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries evenly over the pudding layer to create a colorful berry layer.
  5. Add whipped topping: Spread half of the Cool Whip evenly over the berry layer, covering them completely.
  6. Repeat the layering: Add the remaining angel food cake pieces over the Cool Whip, followed by the rest of the pudding layer, then another one-third portion of each type of berry.
  7. Finish with whipped topping and berries: Spread the remaining Cool Whip over this berry layer, then top with the last third of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to decorate and complete the trifle.

Notes

  • For best results, use chilled pudding and whipped topping to make layering easier and keep the trifle firm.
  • You can prepare this dessert a few hours ahead of time; just cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Substitute any berries with your preferred seasonal fruits for variety.
  • Use homemade angel food cake if desired for a fresher option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Berry Trifle, Angel Food Cake Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Berry Pudding Trifle, Summer Dessert