Red, White & Blue Trifle

Name: Red, White & Blue Trifle
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE; 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, plus ingredients called on by package ingredients; 1/2 cup red white and blue candy sprinkles; FOR THE BLUEBERRY WHIP; 1 (8 ounce) package whipped topping; 1/4 cup blueberry preserves; FOR ASSEMBLY; 1 pint strawberry, sliced; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 cup blueberries; 8 ounces white chocolate; red white and blue candy sprinkles; red and blue popping candy

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE
1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, plus ingredients called on by package ingredients
1/2 cup red white and blue candy sprinkles
FOR THE BLUEBERRY WHIP
1 (8 ounce) package whipped topping
1/4 cup blueberry preserves
FOR ASSEMBLY
1 pint strawberry, sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup blueberries
8 ounces white chocolate
red white and blue candy sprinkles
red and blue popping candy

Directions

1

Prepare cake mix as per directions on box. Fold in the sprinkles and then bake in a 9x13 pan.
2

Cool and cut into 1-inch cubes.
3

In a medium bowl, beat 1/3rd of the whipped topping into the blueberry preserves until combined, and carefully then fold in the remaining whipped topping. Chill until ready to use.
4

Combine the strawberries and the granulated sugar in a bowl and allow to macerate for at least 5 minutes.
5

Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler, then dip top of trifle dish in melted chocolate.
6

Sprinkle edge with red, white and blue sprinkles. Pour out remaining white chocolate onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut stars into chocolate. Sprinkle with red and blue popping candy and allow to cool completely before removing.
7

Assemble the trifle with a layer of cake, layer of strawberries, then layer of blueberry whip. Repeat until the trifle is filled. Top finished trifle with blueberries, white chocolate stars, more sprinkles, and sparklers.