Easy Red White And Blue Trifle
This Red White And Blue Trifle is the perfect patriotic treat for your holiday celebration! This fun and festive no-bake dessert is just the thing for bringing to BBQs, potlucks, and picnics.
Looking for a fun and festive dessert for your upcoming Independence Day celebration? Show your patriotic pride by whipping up this suuuuuper easy to make red white and blue trifle.
Not only is this 4th of July trifle gorgeous to look at, but the individual portions make it the perfect dessert for backyard BBQs, picnics, and potlucks. And the best part? There is absolutely no baking required. Yeap, no-bake desserts are what summertime is all about.
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And folks, this patriotic trifle is so easy to whip up, the kids can even do it themselves. Plus, it can be made ahead of time – it’ll keep in the fridge for up to 4 days – so you won’t miss out on any of the festivities.
Why You’ll ♡ This
- Easy To Make. This recipe comes together quickly and uses simple, ready-made ingredients. And no oven needed!
- Festive. The beautiful red, white and blue layers of this delicious dessert are perfect for celebrating 4th of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Veteran’s Day.
- Versatile. Trifles are a versatile dessert that can be customized to suit your taste, or to use up ingredients you already have on hand.
Tools Needed
- Glass jars or glasses.
- Measuring cups.
- Festive decorations.
Ready to learn how easy it is to make this patriotic trifle? Gather up your ingredients and I’ll show you…..
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
How To Make Red White And Blue Trifle
- In each jar, add a layer of shortbread cookies, then a second layer whipped cream, a third layer chocolate sauce, and then add in a layer of M&M candies. Repeat one more time.
- Once all jars are filled, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Add decorations and serve cold.
Recipe Tips
- Make this trifle for different holidays or events by using different colors of M&Ms (i.e. green and red for Christmas, black and orange for Halloween, etc.)
- Want to make a healthier version of this patriotic trifle? Use fresh strawberries and blueberries instead of candy.
- Swap the shortbread for your favorite cookie, graham crackers, or thinly sliced pound cake.
Serving Suggestions
This patriotic trifle is the perfect dessert to serve with these classic summer dishes:
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Easy Red White And Blue Trifle
Ingredients
- 12 shortbread cookies
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup chocolate sauce
- 1 cup M&M Candies blue and red colors
Instructions
- In each jar, add a layer of shortbread cookies, then a second layer whipped cream, a third layer chocolate sauce, and then add in a layer of M&M candies. Repeat one more time.
- Once all jars are filled, store in the refrigerator.
- Add decorations, if desired, and serve cold.
Notes
- Make this trifle for different holidays or events by using different colors of M&Ms (i.e. green and red for Christmas, black and orange for Halloween, etc.)
- Want to make a healthier version of this patriotic trifle? Use fresh strawberries and blueberries instead of candy.
- Swap the shortbread for your favorite cookie, graham crackers, or thinly sliced pound cake.
I don’t suppose there will be many 4th of july parties this year, but I am sure they’d enjoy this dessert.
So perfect for the fourth of july! Love this idea, making for sure 🙂
What a fun dessert for the upcoming holiday! Can’t wait to try it.
What a fun recipe for the holiday! I bet my kids will really get into making these. Thanks for the idea and recipe!
These are so festive and fun, saving to make for July 4th! Thank you!