4th of July Patriotic Berry Trifle Recipe

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Published: June 30, 2022Author: Camille Beckstrand
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This 4th of July Patriotic Berry Trifle is perfect for feeding a crowd this summer. With lemon glazed angel food cake, fluffy cream cheese filling and fresh berries like strawberries and blueberries, everyone is sure to love this no bake dessert!
4th of July Patriotic Berry Trifle Recipe

This Patriotic 4th of July Berry Trifle is the perfect dessert for summer!  With lemon glazed angel food cake, cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries and blueberries your family and friends will be begging for seconds. We can call it a last-minute dessert. On the other hand, it is the easiest crowd-pleaser recipe you’ll ever have. Besides, the patriotic red and blue look will carry the value of the memorial day or 4th of July.

I love light and fruity desserts in the summertime.  The last thing I want to do when it is hot outside, is to turn on my oven and bake.

Try our 4th of July Jello Recipe for another popular patriotic dessert!

How to Make 4th of July Berry Trifle:

This easy berries and cream trifle can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge all day until you are ready to serve it.

Glaze ingredients in a sauce pan with a measuring spoon

Make the lemon glaze by whisking together sugar, lemon juice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Continue stirring until the sugar dissolves.  Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and whisk in almond extract.

Related Article: Our Fourth of July Patriot Popcorn is a delicious treat that can withstand the heat! 

Angel Food Cake cut into slices

Cut angel food cake into slices.  My slices were approximately 1-inch thick.

Brushing lemon glaze on Angel Food cake slices

Brush the lemon glaze onto both sides of each slice of angel food cake.  Continue brushing the glaze on until it is completely gone.

Cubed angel food cake on white counter

Cut each slice into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Cream cheese filling beaten in a stand mixer

Make the cream cheese filling by beating together sugar and softened cream cheese. Once combined, add heavy whipping cream. Beat cream on medium-high speed until light, fluffy and smooth.

After your cream is ready to go, wash the berries.  Pat them dry with paper towels and slice the strawberries as desired.

4th of July Patriotic Berry Trifle

Now that the cake, cream and berries are ready to go you can assemble your berry trifle.

Place half the angel food cake in the bottom of a trifle dish, sprinkle on an even layer of blueberries, spread half the cream cheese mixture over the blueberries and top with a layer of strawberries.

Repeat the layers (cake, blueberries, cream and strawberries).  Sprinkle any remaining fruit on top.

Top view of 4th of July Patriotic Berry Trifle

Cover your trifle with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until serving.

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Serves: 12

4th of July Patriotic Berry Trifle Recipe

This bright and fresh dessert is always a crowd-favorite! I love it because it doesn't require any cooking, which is perfect for those hot summer months.
Prep Time 25 mins
Total Time 25 mins
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Ingredients

Lemon Glaze

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 14 ounce prepared angel food cake

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese 2 (8 ounce packages). softened
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Fruit

  • 4 cups blueberries
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced

Instructions

  • To make the lemon glaze, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue stirring over heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and whisk in almond extract; set aside.
  • Cut angel food cake into 1-inch thick slices.
  • Brush lemon glaze on each side of sliced cake.
  • Cut glazed cake into 1-inch cubes; set aside.
  • To make the cream cheese filling, beat together cream cheese and sugar with a mixer, on medium speed, until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Arrange half the cake on the bottom of a trifle dish.
  • Sprinkle on an even layer of blueberries.
  • Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the blueberries and top with a layer of strawberries.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Top with any remaining berries.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • This could make about 10-12 individual servings or one large trifle.
     

Nutrition

Calories: 390 kcal · Carbohydrates: 47 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 21 g · Saturated Fat: 13 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Cholesterol: 75 mg · Sodium: 339 mg · Potassium: 278 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 34 g · Vitamin A: 824 IU · Vitamin C: 35 mg · Calcium: 117 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Hand or Stand Mixer
  • Trifle Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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  1. Phil and Darby Hawley says:
    June 29, 2011
    This looks so pretty! Yummy!
  2. Lisa says:
    June 29, 2011
    I just love trifles. They're always a hit with everyone.
  3. More Milestones says:
    June 29, 2011
    I'm craving strawberries now. YUM!!!

    ~ Mona : )
    Mona?s Milestones
  4. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says:
    June 29, 2011
    I totally love it! It looks so yummy...fresh and creamy. Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)
  5. Aimee says:
    June 29, 2011
    I love trifles! I have one that I made for a Patriotic Holiday as well, using jello cake (in red and blue). Yum. Thanks for sharing,
    Aimee
  6. Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says:
    June 29, 2011
    This is just beautiful, lovely flavors - refreshing and simple - I'd say that's about perfect!
    Mary
  7. Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says:
    June 30, 2011
    I've made this before and it's delicious! Thanks for linking it up as well.
  8. Michelle says:
    June 30, 2011
    If I were having a picnic, I would so make this for Monday. It looks fabulous!
  9. Houses Built of Cards says:
    July 15, 2011
    OH YUM!!!!! I LOVE trifles - and this one looks DELICIOUS!!! Thanks for joining us at Patches of Pink!

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    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
  10. bonnie says:
    July 18, 2011
    Gorgeous thanks for linking up over at POP! :) hUGS X
  11. Faith Abigail Designs says:
    July 21, 2011
    This looks wonderful! What a great dish to take to a party. So glad you could join us at Patches of Pink.
  12. Diane says:
    June 28, 2012
    Can you tell me why you make the sugar mixture and brush it on the cake? Wouldn't it be fine without this step?
  13. Camille says:
    June 29, 2012
    It just makes it extra sweet and yummy. :) But yes, I think that it would be fine without this step!
  14. Raising5Ducklings says:
    July 3, 2012
    What's the longest you've ever let this sit before serving? I want to make it for our 4th of July family bbq tomorrow, but won't have time to make it (we have a flag raising & ward breakfast at 6:45, kids have to be on their float at 8:30, first parade @ 9, second parade @ 11 and bbq is directly after). Will it be okay if I make it tonight?
  15. Camille says:
    July 3, 2012
    I usually make it on the day we serve it and whatever is leftover tends to get a little soggy by the next day. I am sorry that I am getting back to you so late! Your 4th of July sounds crazy busy (but so much fun!!! I love this holiday!).
    Have a great day!!
  16. MommieOf3 says:
    November 20, 2012
    Hi I came across this dessert and im planning on making it for thanksgiving. I was wondering if I can use something else then lemon juice? This is my first time making it I am super excited cause it looks yummy. :) thank you.I
  17. Camille says:
    November 20, 2012
    As far as a substitute for lemon juice, another citric juice would work okay, like lime or orange juice. :) Hope that helps!
  18. Mary Montes says:
    February 3, 2013
    I am making this today for the super bowl! Will be fantastic can't wait :))
  19. samantha w says:
    July 15, 2016
    my family is very picky and most of the pople loved when i jmade this for them. BUT we have some that do not like cream cheese. if i could find a way to sub the cream cheese for something else like cool whip with out it messing it up. i am sure everybody in my big family would love this
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