Summer is picnic season! The warm weather is just perfect for eating outdoors and enjoying summer desserts. This picnic perfect Patriotic Berry Trifle is just right for your outdoor dining, whether your are going to listen to a concert in the park, watching a fireworks display, or just spending time outdoors with the family. With Memorial Day and the 4th of July coming up, I thought it would be fun to make a red, white and blue patriotic dessert.
Let’s take this party outside!
During the hot summer months, I love desserts like this that don’t require firing up the oven. This Berry Trifle is oh-so simple to make, so you’ll have plenty of time to make these Italian inspired Ciabatta Sandwiches and Lemony Macaroni Salad too. This picnic is really starting to shape up.
Patriotic Berry Trifle
yields 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 Angel Food Cake, prepared
1 small container Cool Whip
1 cup blueberries
3 cups strawberries, sliced
Directions:
You will need 6 mason jars with lids. Wash the berries and allow to dry. Cut the strawberries in half or into slices. If your berries aren’t sweet enough, you can optionally toss them in a bit of sugar.
Cut the angel food cake into chunks. You will have some cake leftover, to enjoy later.
To assemble, begin with a layer of cake pieces in the bottom of the jar. Top with a layer of berries, then whipped cream. Repeat.
The Cool Whip can quickly spoil in summer’s heat, so be sure to pack these with ice.
Enjoy!
LOVE this!!! Perfect for picnics and family BBQ’s outdoor this summer… thanks for a great simple recipe idea
These trifles look amazing. I love berries in the summer, and try to eat as many as I can. This will definitely help achieve my goal!
I love the colors together! Looks yummy, perfect for a summer party!
I love this triffles and they would would be perfect for our picnic in the Smoky Mountains for the 4th of July picnic
I have some pretty Mason Jars that I will be making this pretty dessert on the 4th of July. These look so delicious and we love how light and flavorful a Trifle is.
Perfect summer treat! I love how these are presented in the jars. Great way to enjoy these. And the Iced Rhubarb Tea looks like something i need to make with the Rhubarb in my yard.
I love tasty treats made with fresh fruits & these look delicious! I really like that you included the cake within the jars too. 🙂
Not only do these look tasty, I love the idea of putting them in jars! Really cute idea, guys!
I love desserts that are made using fresh fruit. These look really nice served in these jars.
Thank you so much for this recipe and post! I am going to make up some of these to take to my mother in law’s for the 4th! I know everyone will absolutely get a kick out of them, and I will score major brownie points!