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Easy No-Bake Summer Berry Trifle Recipe Perfect for Hot Days

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A quick and refreshing no-bake dessert layering vanilla pudding, fresh summer berries, whipped cream, and pound cake or ladyfingers. Perfect for hot days and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) vanilla pudding mix (instant)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (freshly whipped or store-bought)
  • 4 cups (600 g) fresh summer berries (strawberries hulled and sliced, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 6 oz (170 g) pound cake or ladyfingers, cubed
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp (15–30 g) sugar (optional, for sweetening berries)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vanilla pudding by whisking together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and let sit for 5 minutes to set.
  2. Whip the cream using an electric whisk or hand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  3. Rinse and pat dry the berries. Hull and slice strawberries. Cube the pound cake or ladyfingers into 1-inch pieces. If berries are tart, sprinkle sugar over them and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Assemble the trifle by layering one-third of the cubed cake at the bottom of the trifle dish.
  5. Spoon half of the pudding evenly over the cake layer and spread gently.
  6. Add half of the mixed berries over the pudding, distributing colors evenly.
  7. Dollop half of the whipped cream over the berries and spread gently.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake cubes, pudding, berries, and finish with the rest of the whipped cream on top.
  9. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra whole berries just before serving.

Notes

Let pudding fully set before layering to avoid runny texture. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Drain excess liquid from berries if overly juicy to prevent soggy cake. Can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated. For a creamier pudding layer, fold in mascarpone cheese. For a boozy twist, splash berry liqueur or sparkling rosé over cake layer before pudding.

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