This is such a simple, delicious and fun dessert. The trifle is made with layers of bite-sized angel food cake, a pudding/cool whip mixture and fruit layers. It can easily be a no bake option by picking up a premade loaf of angel food cake.

Growing up this was a frequent summer dessert at our house in the summer months. It is a favorite of my family as well. It is light and refreshing – a perfect treat for a hot day.

Take this to your Fourth of July gathering to impress your friends with your pretty and festive layered dessert. Design the top however you like: star, flag, scattered and rustic.

Outside of the holiday it is still a popular BBQ or potluck dish and easy to put together.

4th of July Trifle {No Bake Option}

Ingredients

1 loaf angel food cake premade or bake one cake per box directions
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
8 oz carton cool whip
1 1/4 cups milk
1 carton strawberries hulled and sliced (more as desired)
1 pint blue berries more as desired

Instructions

Break angel food cake into bite size pieces
Whisk pudding and milk together until smooth, fold in cool whip
Place 1/3 of angel food cake bites in bottom of small trifle bowl or other clear glass bowl as desired
Top with 1/3 of pudding mixture
Place a layer of fruit on top (you can do a mixture of both strawberries and blueberries or do individual layers like I did to give a more distinct red, white and blue pattern)
Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
For the top layer decorate berries as desired. I did a star pattern this time. Other ideas: flag pattern or assorted for a more rustic look
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best served the same day as made.