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Strawberry-Blueberry Trifle

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Red, White and Blueberry!

Blueberries and Sliced StrawberriesWho needs fireworks when Strawberry-Blueberry Trifle is part of your Fourth of July celebration? This impressive dessert feeds a crowd and can easily be made at the last minute.  The only challenge is finding the right bowl to showcase the Strawberry-Blueberry Trifle.

It shows best in a clear glass bowl with straight sides, but I have assembled this recipe in all types of bowls.  No suitable bowl? Make mini-trifles by layering the ingredients in wine glasses or canning jars for individual servings.

Strawberry-Blueberry TrifleThe British are credited with creating the concept of a trifle.  Traditionally, they layer sponge cake, fruit and custard - but this trifle has been updated to for ease and health.  My dietitian friend Connie Auran developed this recipe using a prepared angle food cake and yogurt to lighten it up.  A version of this recipe was published in Simply Colorado - Nutritious Recipes for Busy People.

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Strawberry-blueberry Trifle
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Strawberry-Blueberry Trifle

For the Fourth of July - this red, white and blueberry dessert is truly patriotic! This trifle makes an impressive, healthish dessert for a crowd.  It can be adapted, using almost any berry or soft fruit
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Karen

Ingredients

  • 1 package (3.5 oz.) instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 ¾ cup lowfat milk
  • 2 6 oz. cartons lowfat lemon flavored yogurt
  • 1 angel food cake
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds toasted

Instructions

  • Prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions using 1 ¾ cup lowfat milk.
  • After pudding has thickened, add yogurt and stir until blended.
  • Trim brown crusts from the angel food cake and cut into 1” inch cubes.
  • For the best presentation, assemble the trifle in a glass bowl with straight sides so that the layers are visible.
  • Place ⅓ of cake in a layer in the bottom of the serving dish. Next, spoon ⅓ of pudding mixture over cubes; then top with ⅓ of the berries. Repeat layers of cake, pudding, and berries 2 more times. Top with toasted sliced almonds.

Notes

Use other fruit in season such as peaches, raspberries, and kiwi.
Don't have a trifle bowl? Almost any glass bowl would work or make individual trifles by layering the ingredients in pint-sized mason jars or wine glasses.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal
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  1. Lyndy says

    I’ve made this in mason jars for individual servings. Great for picnics in the park or neighborhood get-together.

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    • Karen says

      I agree- it’s a flexible recipe - perfect for a picnic or outdoor concert as well.

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  2. Nancy Haimbaugh says

    Thank you Karen. On my way to Whole Food to pick up ingredients! My Illinois family will love it!
    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

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    • Karen says

      I’m thrilled that you’ll be making it for the Fourth! Some grocery stores sell a smaller that usual angel food cake. If that happens, just do two layers instead of three and it will look great, but serve fewer people (12 instead of 16?).

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