Description
These Easy Berry Trifle Cups are a delightful no-bake summer treat featuring layers of fresh berries, creamy vanilla pudding, and moist pound cake or angel food cake. Perfect for picnics or parties, they come together quickly and can be customized with your favorite fruits or garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 box pound cake or angel food cake (store-bought or homemade)
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
Pudding Mixture
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
Garnish (optional)
- Extra berries
- Mint leaves
- Extra whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk in a bowl for 2 minutes until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken fully.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping or whipped cream into the thickened pudding mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Cut the cake: Slice the pound cake or angel food cake into 1-inch cubes for layering.
- Assemble the trifle cups: In individual cups or jars, start with a layer of cake cubes, then add a spoonful of the pudding mixture, followed by a mix of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Repeat layers until cups are full, finishing with a layer of berries on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled trifle cups for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally top with extra whipped cream, additional berries, and mint leaves for a fresh, decorative touch.
Notes
- Feel free to use any combination of berries or add sliced peaches for added variety.
- These trifle cups are perfect make-ahead treats for picnics, BBQs, or parties.
- For enhanced flavor, drizzle cake cubes with berry syrup or a splash of orange juice before layering.
