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4th of July Trifle – Easy No-Bake Patriotic Dessert

A layered no-bake 4th of July trifle with pound cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a rich cream cheese whipped filling.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 8 oz pound cake or ladyfingers cubed
Berry Layer
  • 12 oz strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 6 oz blueberries
  • Fresh mint leaves optional garnish
Cream Layer
  • 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  5. Wash, slice, and thoroughly dry strawberries and blueberries.
  6. In a trifle dish, layer half the pound cake cubes on the bottom.
  7. Add a thick layer of cream mixture over the cake.
  8. Add a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries.
  9. Repeat layers with remaining cake, cream, and berries.
  10. Finish with extra berries and optional mint garnish on top.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Dry berries well to prevent watery layers.
Pound cake gives stronger structure than angel food cake.
Fully softened cream cheese prevents lumps.
Best served within 24 hours for ideal texture.
Can be assembled the night before.