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Memorial Day Dessert Ideas: 8 Irresistible Trifle Recipes


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

This festive trifle is a perfect Memorial Day dessert, featuring layers of cake, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and blueberries. It’s easy to make and a crowd-pleaser!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound cake, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 4 cups whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. In a large trifle bowl or individual cups, layer half of the pound cake cubes at the bottom.
  3. Add a layer of half of the sliced strawberries followed by a layer of blueberries.
  4. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the fruit layers.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining pound cake, strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream.
  6. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
  7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Feel free to use store-bought pound cake for convenience.
  • You can substitute any berries you prefer or have on hand.
  • This trifle can be made a few hours ahead of time, just keep it refrigerated.
  • Category: Dessert

Keywords: Memorial Day dessert, trifle, red white blue dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert