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Patriotic Trifle Recipe

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“Everyone will ooh and aah when you bring this pretty, patriotic trifle out,“ promises Sandra Brown from Independence, Iowa. But don‘t forget to include one tiny American flag for each child in your group—unless you want to see some real fireworks!

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Patriotic Trifle Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 16-20 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

In two small bowls, combine each gelatin flavor with 1 cup boiling water. Stir 1/2 cup cold water into each. Pour each into an ungreased 9-in. square pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
Set aside 1/4 cup blueberries and 1/2 cup strawberries for garnish. Cut the gelatin into 1-in. cubes. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or serving dish, layer the strawberry gelatin, half of the cake cubes, the remaining blueberries and half of the pudding mixture.
Top with blue gelatin and remaining cake cubes, strawberries and pudding mixture. Garnish with reserved berries and remaining whipped topping. Serve immediately. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Originally published as Patriotic Trifle in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007, p15

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Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2010 by bconley1424

made this for our 4th of july cookout and everyone raved about how good it was. my sister in law said i was in charge of desserts from now on and that is a huge compliment. it was so easy to make and tasted yummy. will make again for sure!

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2010 by NancyBickings

This was excellent. I used 1%milk with pudding because that's what I had and made homemade whipped cream and folded it into the vanilla pudding. WOW it was gone in minutes!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by polkalady1

I made this trifle for my co-workers and for the July 4th dinner. Everyone raved about it ! It is so easy to make, too!

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Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2010 by ortiz42

I don't even like Jello this was fantastic and went very quickly

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2010 by ChevalDeLis

Fast, easy, delicious and gorgeous! Makes quite the statement at a party or gathering. Trifles always look so outrageously complicated, but are so simple to do.

Reviewed on May. 30, 2010 by kim3811

This dessert was a hit at our Memorial Day gathering. Some of the guests took pictures of it! Easy to make and delicious too. Can't wait to make it for the Fourth of July.

Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by vh651

I made this for the 4th of July, everyone young and old raved about it and it disappeared instantly. I will make it for Memorial day also.

Reviewed on May. 26, 2010 by Evelyn Mcelroy

I made this for a Meeting of 16 ladies and everyone applauded! Next time I think I will use more pudding. Loved it!

Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by ayost

Very good

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2009 by starscreeam

This dessert was the hit of our July 4th cookout. There were even people taking pictures of it! I used sugar free strawberry jello (no, there is currently no s/f blue jello) and pudding, 1% milk, and lite whipped topping. There was none left as everyone took home the little bit that was leftover from dinner!

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