Layers of fluffy cream, angel food cake, juicy strawberries, and fresh blueberries this easy no-bake 4th of July berry trifle is a show-stopping dessert for your patriotic celebration. With no oven required and only a few simple ingredients, it’s the ultimate make-ahead treat to wow your guests on a hot summer day!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This 4th of July Berry Trifle
- No-bake & quick to make – just mix, layer, and chill
- Festive red, white & blue layers
- Perfect make-ahead dessert for barbecues or potlucks
- Customizable with your favorite fruits or fillings
- Absolutely stunning in a glass bowl or trifle dish
🧰 Tools You’ll Need
- Electric hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Clear glass trifle dish or large bowl
- Knife + cutting board
🍰 How to Make This 4th of July Trifle
🥣 Step 1: In a large bowl, beat
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
…until smooth and fluffy ✨
🍦 Step 2: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.
🍰 Step 3: In your trifle dish, layer:
- A scoop of the cream mixture
- Chunks of angel food cake
- Mixed berries (strawberries + blueberries) 🍓🫐
🍫 Step 4 (Optional): Sprinkle in some mini chocolate chips for a sweet crunch!
🔁 Step 5: Repeat all the layers until the dish is full. Finish with a generous layer of cream on top.
🎨 Step 6: Decorate with whole berries and a few fresh mint leaves for color and flair 🌿
❄️ Step 7: Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
👩🍳 Gemma’s Pro Tips
- Want more structure? Let the trifle chill for several hours so it sets nicely.
- Use store-bought cake to save time—or swap in pound cake for extra richness.
- Don’t skip the vanilla—it ties the whole cream filling together beautifully!
- Make individual trifles in mason jars for cute party portions.
🧊 Storage
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Best served chilled straight from the fridge. Not recommended for freezing.
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🍓 4th of July Berry Trifle (No-Bake & Crowd-Pleasing!) 🇺🇸
Description
This easy and stunning Fourth of July Trifle layers fluffy cream, juicy strawberries and blueberries, and soft angel food cake for the ultimate red, white, and blue dessert. No baking required—just mix, layer, chill, and serve! Perfect for patriotic parties, BBQs, or summer gatherings on the patio.
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✨ For the Filling:
✨ For the Layers:
PREP FILLING.
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In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Fold in 3–4 cups of Cool Whip until fully combined.
ASSEMBLE THE LAYERS.
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In your trifle dish, spread a layer of the creamy filling on the bottom.
ADD CAKE.
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Layer torn angel food cake pieces over the cream, showing off a little golden edge for contrast.
ADD BERRIES.
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Mix sliced strawberries and blueberries together, then layer over the cake. Tuck a few berries against the side of the dish for a decorative touch.
SPRINKLE IN CHOCOLATE CHIPS (OPTIONAL).
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For a sweet surprise, sprinkle in a handful of mini chocolate chips or crushed cookies.
REPEAT.
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Repeat the layers: cream filling, cake, fruit, and chips again until the dish is full. Finish with a thick, creamy layer on top.
TOP DECORATIVELY.
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Garnish with whole strawberries, a pile of blueberries in the center, and a few fresh mint leaves for color and flair.
CHILL.
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Cover loosely and chill in the fridge until ready to serve—at least 1 hour.