Description
Celebrate the summer season with these vibrant 4th of July Trifle Cups! Bursting with layers of luscious cream, soft cake, and fresh berries, these no-bake treats are perfect for your Independence Day festivities. They require minimal effort while delivering maximum taste and presentation, making them an ideal dessert for backyard barbecues or festive gatherings. Easy to assemble ahead of time, these trifle cups are not only visually stunning with their red, white, and blue colors but also a crowd-pleasing delight that will impress your guests. Enjoy a refreshing sweet treat this summer without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, trimmed and sliced
- 6 oz blueberries
- 8 oz pound cake or ladyfingers, cut into small cubes
- Optional: strawberry jam or berry compote
- Extra berries for topping
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer cake cubes in serving cups followed by the creamy mixture and fresh fruits; repeat layers until cups are filled.
- Top with additional berries and mint leaves if desired.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg