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All-American Trifle

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This All-American Trifle is a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines creamy layers of whipped white chocolate-lemon cream, sweetened strawberries, fresh blueberries, and tender pound cake. Perfect for patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July or any special gathering, it’s a vibrant and delicious treat that’s sure to impress with its balance of flavors and textures.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering, No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the strawberries:

3 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

¼ cup white sugar (or to taste)

For the cream mixture:

1 quart heavy cream

1 (6 ounce) container lemon yogurt

1 (3.3 ounce) package instant white chocolate pudding mix

2 tablespoons coconut-flavored rum, divided (optional)

For the trifle layers:

2 (16 ounce) prepared pound cakes, cubed

2 pints fresh blueberries (or as needed)

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, sprinkle sliced strawberries with white sugar and stir to coat. Set aside to macerate and release their juices.

Chill Mixing Equipment: Place a large metal mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill.

Whip the Cream Mixture: In the chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, lemon yogurt, and white chocolate pudding mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and soft peaks form. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut-flavored rum (if using) and beat until fully incorporated.

Assemble the Trifle: In a large glass trifle dish, layer the ingredients starting with cubed pound cake at the bottom. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of coconut-flavored rum (optional). Add a layer of macerated strawberries, followed by a layer of fresh blueberries, and then a generous layer of whipped cream mixture.

Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.

Chill and Serve: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

 

Fruit Substitutions: Use raspberries, blackberries, or tropical fruits for a variation.

Cake Alternatives: Swap pound cake for angel food cake or sponge cake for a lighter texture.

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