Red, White and Blue Trifle Dessert in individual servings

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Red, White and Blue Trifle Dessert in individual servings

Looking for a fun red, white, and blue dessert for your summer parties? This easy mason jar trifle is a gorgeous layered treat with cake, whipped cream, fresh berries, and a drizzle of chocolate. It’s a simplified take on a classic English trifle — just as pretty, but way less work! Serve it up at your July 4th gathering or any summer BBQ. Your guests will love the individual mason jar servings.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 250Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

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)