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Fourth of July Berry Trifle: A Festive Dessert Recipe!

A festive and delicious Fourth of July dessert featuring layers of vanilla pudding, fresh berries, and ladyfinger cookies.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 pound blueberries
  • 1 pound raspberries
  • 1 16-ounce package ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the ladyfinger cookies at the bottom.
  3. Spoon half of the vanilla pudding mixture over the ladyfingers, spreading it evenly.
  4. Add a layer of half of the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of the pudding.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, pudding, and mixed berries.
  6. Top the final layer with whipped cream, spreading it evenly.
  7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a festive touch, you can add a layer of crushed graham crackers between the pudding and the berries.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute ladyfingers with gluten-free cookies.

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