In celebration of patriotic holidays, the red white and blue trifle is a delightful dessert that combines the vibrant colors and flavors of the American flag. This layered dessert typically features a moist cake or cookie base, a creamy filling, and a topping of fresh berries. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply looking for a fun and easy treat, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect red white and blue trifle.
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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE TRIFLE
A merging of a tasty British dessert with Fourth of July colors. A trifle is a traditional English summertime treat and makes a great addition to barbeques and picnics in the US as well. We make this every Fourth of July and Memorial Day, but it is tasty any time.
Provided by Mary H.
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Trifle Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch glass baking pan.
- Beat eggs until very light, about 3 minutes. Add sugar and butter. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add to the egg mixture in batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In the meantime, make the custard. Whisk sugar, flour, and salt together in a saucepan over low heat. Add milk and eggs. Cook, stirring frequently, until custard thickens, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla extract. Store custard in a glass container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Combine cream and sugar; whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Cut the cake into 2- or 3-inch squares. Place a layer of cake on the bottom of a trifle dish. Add enough custard to cover the cake. Add a layer of strawberries and a layer of blueberries. Cover with some of the whipped cream. Top with another layer of cake. Repeat until the final layer is either custard or whipped cream. Arrange remaining berries decoratively on top.
- Cover trifle with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.9 calories, Carbohydrate 101.1 g, Cholesterol 164.8 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 72.5 g
RED, WHITE AND BLUE TRIFLE
A patriotically delicious dessert, our Red, White and Blue Trifle features layers of red-, white- and blue-colored white cake, cream cheese filling and fresh berries for a must-have Fourth-of-July dessert.
Provided by By Deborah Harroun
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Spray two 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dishes with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs and cocoa with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes.
- Divide batter between 2 bowls. Add red food color to one bowl, and mix well. Pour into one of the baking dishes. Add blue food color to other bowl, and mix well. Pour into other baking dish. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in baking dishes, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar and the vanilla until smooth. In another large bowl, beat whipping cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix 1/2 cup of the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Gently fold in another 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream. Set aside.
- Cut cakes into 1-inch squares.
- Put half of blue cake cubes in bottom of trifle bowl. Add one-third of the cream cheese mixture on top. Add half of the red cake cubes, followed by another one-third of the cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining blue cake cubes, then remaining cream cheese mixture. Reserve remaining red cake for another use. Add remaining whipped cream to top of trifle. Garnish with strawberries and blueberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 770, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 49 g, TransFat 1 g
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE TRIFLE
Steps:
- Bake the red velvet cake mix according to package directions and allow to cool.
- Using a serrated knife cut the red velvet cake into 1-inch square pieces and line the bottom of the trifle bowl with half of the cake squares.
- Using a spatula, spread about a 2-inch layer of whipped topping on top of the cake squares.
- Layer about 1 1/2 pints of the blueberries on top of whipped topping.
- Layer the remaining cake pieces on top of the blueberries forming a second layer of cake.
- Using a spatula, spread remaining whipped topping over the cakes pieces.
- Decorate the perimeter with the strawberries; placing the strawberries cut side down. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top of the trifle inside the strawberry perimeter.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, fresh berries: This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your trifle.
- Make sure your angel food cake is completely cool before assembling the trifle: Otherwise, it will be too soft and difficult to handle.
- If you don't have time to make your own angel food cake, you can use a store-bought one: Just make sure it's a good quality cake.
- Be generous with the whipped cream: It's what makes the trifle so rich and decadent.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: You could use different fruits, different types of cake, or even different liqueurs.
Conclusion:
Red, white, and blue trifle is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any patriotic holiday. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a festive dessert, give this trifle a try. You won't be disappointed.
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