Looking for an easy red, white, and blue dessert for the weekend? Try this easy trifle style dessert. And the bonus is, there is chocolate too! This recipe is a very simplified trifle that is pretty and delicious! A trifle is an English layered dessert that can take quite a bit of time to put together. This is just as enjoyable but much easier.
I like serving this in individual portions. Mason jars are great for this.
If you like this type of recipe, you will enjoy these individual overnight oats, and this fun DIY yogurt parfait.
Why I love this dessert
This red, white and blue dessert is a crowd pleaser! It is simple to make, with pre-made or store-bought ingredients like cake and whipped cream. This makes it perfect for whipping up a delicious dessert for a gathering without slaving away in the kitchen. Plus, everyone loves a classic combination of strawberries, blueberries, cake, and chocolate!
For kids, you can put this together in clear plastic cups. If you are being fancy, use a wine glass or a cocktail glass.
Ingredients
**Note - you do need to have the yellow cake mix or angel cake mix ready to go for this recipe (either made before or purchased at the store).
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Whipped Topping (or homemade whipped topping, your choice!)
- Cake pieces (yellow cake or angel cake - made from a mix prior to assembly or store-bought)
- Chocolate syrup (think sundae topping style)
These are 12oz jelly jars. You can use different jars/glasses/containers. Just adjust the layers to fit appropriately.
Instructions
I do thin layers, so that I can do two layers. Smaller or wider glasses or jars, you may only be able to do one.
Step 1
Layer cut cake pieces to fit bottom of individual jars
Add some chocolate syrup on top of the cake pieces.
Step 2
Add a layer of whipped cream/topping.
(keep the layers relatively thin if using tall, thin jars)
Step 3
Repeat all layers, ending with the whipped cream.
Use some fresh fruit to garnish your delish dessert.
If you happen to have some baking chocolate at home, shave some pieces for the top. Totally optional, of course. I've never heard anyone say no to extra chocolate though!
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Just a hint! This dessert can be customized to special events/holidays/tastes. This is a nice red, white and blue dessert. You can also make this with just red berries for Valentines Day!
Storage
This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Ensure top is covered.
Other Delicious Desserts
Red, White and Blue Trifle Dessert in individual servings
Equipment
- 6 12 oz jelly jars Or jars of your own, even of a different size.
Ingredients
- 4 slices yellow cake white cake, or pound cake works too!
- 1 quart strawberries fresh
- 1 pint blueberries fresh
- ½ cup chocolate syrup the ice cream topping time
- 8 oz Whipped topping or use fresh whipped cream
- shaved chocolate, as garnish on top optional
Instructions
- Gauge the size of your serving container. If it's shorter, do thicker layers, or if it's taller, do two sets of the layers below.
- Add small pieces of cake as the bottom layer. Drizzle some chocolate syrup on top.
- Add blueberries and cut up strawberries in a thin layer.
- Add a layer of whipped topping.
Notes
Storage
May be refrigerated for up to 3 days.Not suitable for freezing. Use any containers you have to make these. Plastic ones for kids, wine glasses if you are being fancy
Helpful hints
- Use store-bought cake or bakery angel food to save time.
- Cut cake into small cubes so the layers fit nicely.
- Don’t overload the chocolate syrup. A little drizzle goes a long way between layers.
- Use clear jars or glasses so everyone can admire the layers.
- Swap in raspberries or blackberries if you like.
- Mason jars make this portable — perfect for picnics!
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
Originally written June 28, 2017
Karon Lawrence
Love the. MASON. JAR idea.
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But photographer should have shown pictures at the angle so cute jar could have been seen.