4th of July Trifle

This no-bake 4th of July Trifle is the ultimate patriotic dessert that makes everyone go, "Ooooooh!" before they even take a bite. It's creamy, fluffy, and loaded with fresh strawberries and blueberries, all layered in a glass bowl for a stunning red, white, and blue display. Because it uses store-bought angel food cake, it's an easy summer dessert that's perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, or any backyard BBQ - and it disappears fast, so you might want to grab a scoop early. Best of all, you can prep the cream base ahead of time for a stress-free party morning.

Why You'll Love This 4th of July Trifle

No-Bake Dessert: This is a completely heat-free recipe, making it the perfect easy summer dessert for hot July days.
Fresh Seasonal Fruit: Loaded with antioxidant-rich strawberries and blueberries, a naturally sweet and refreshing alternative to heavier desserts.
Stunning Patriotic Presentation: Those beautiful red, white, and blue layers make it a show-stopping centerpiece for any 4th of July party.
Make-Ahead Friendly: You can prep the components in advance, making it a stress-free recipe for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or Labor Day cookouts.

Expert Tips for the Best 4th of July Trifle

Allow Time to Chill: Let the trifle set in the refrigerator for several hours. This allows the flavors to meld and helps the cream cheese layers firm up for a clean scoop.
Use a Clear Trifle Bowl: To truly show off the red, white, and blue layers, use a straight-sided glass bowl or a traditional pedestal trifle dish.
Dry Your Berries: After washing, pat your strawberries and blueberries completely dry with a paper towel. This prevents excess juice from bleeding into the white cream layer.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can assemble this the night before, but for the best texture, add the final fruit garnish just before serving to keep it looking fresh.

Watch: How to Make 4th of July Trifle

4th of July Trifle

Print Recipe

Ingredients:

2, 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners sugar
8 ounces sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups Cool Whip
1 Angel Food cake (store bought or you can make your own)
4 cups sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
4 cups blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese and confectioners sugar.
Cream together.
Then add sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
Mix together until well combined.
Then add Cool Whip and mix together.
Tear up an Angel Food cake into bite-sized pieces.
Place into the cream cheese mixture and stir together by hand.
Clean and slice enough strawberries to make 4 cups.
In a bowl, add strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon almond extract.
Stir together until well combined.
Clean 4 cups of blueberries.
In another bowl, add blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon almond extract.
Stir together until well combined.
Take a clear, glass bowl and add a layer of the cream cheese mixture.
Then add a layer of blueberries.
Add another layer of the cream cheese mixture.
Then add a layer of strawberries.
Repeat if necessary and be sure to end with a layer of cream cheese mixture top.
Decorate the top with extra blueberries and strawberries.
Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.