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    Home » Recipe » Dessert » Mixed Berry Mini Trifles

    Mixed Berry Mini Trifles

    Published Jul 3, 2013 · Updated Sep 3, 2024 by Ginnie · 9 Comments

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    Learn how to make these delicious Mixed Berry Mini Trifles! These individual trifle desserts are a simple treat that is the perfect red, white, and blue dessert for your favorite patriotic holiday ... or any occasion!

    Mixed Berry Mini Trifles arranged on a counter.

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    To me, the 4th of July equals cookouts. And my favorite part of any barbecue is the dessert! I have a major sweet tooth, so a table filled with pies, cupcakes, ice cream, and other treats makes me really, really happy. Please tell me I'm not the only one.

    If it's a red, white, and blue dessert, even better. Which is why I love these delicious Mixed Berry Mini Trifles. You can serve them for your fave patriotic holiday or for any summer occasion!

    If you are looking for the perfect summer dessert recipe, these individual trifles in glasses are it. Yes, they look adorable and maybe even a little fussy, but you won't believe how simple these Mixed Berry Mini Trifles are to make! There's no baking required, just a little mixing and slicing ... so simple!

    Each bite of these individual trifle desserts is filled with fresh fruit, creamy custard, and delicious cake. They're so delicious and fresh tasting. And of course, they're the perfect red, white, and blue dessert for any summer occasion!

    Ready to try this yummy recipe for yourself? Then keep reading for all the details!

    Closeup of Individual Trifles in Glasses with layers of Strawberries, Blueberries, Cream, and Ladyfingers.

    Ingredients

    You can find the ingredients for this easy summer dessert in any grocery store! Here's what you'll need:

    • Fruit - This recipe calls for a combination of strawberries and blueberries, but raspberries and blackberries would also work great.
    • Sugar - You'll macerate the strawberries in a little granulated sugar, which brings out their juices and makes them perfectly sweet.
    • Custard - The berries are layered with a simple custard made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (any kind, regular or plant based). In a hurry, substitute vanilla yogurt for the custard!
    • Cake - I used ladyfingers (which are a type of finger-shaped sponge cake), but you could use other cakes (such as yellow, white, or angel food) instead.
    • Cups - You'll also need six small glasses or jars to assemble the trifles.

    This recipe is naturally vegetarian and nut free. You could use dairy free products to make it vegan / dairy free, and gluten free cake to make it GF, too.

    A spoon with a bite of trifle on it.

    How to Make Mixed Berry Mini Trifles

    You'll be surprised how simple this easy trifle recipe is to make! Here's a quick overview of the steps (you'll find a detailed recipe card below):

    1. Macerate strawberries. The first thing you'll want to do is combine the strawberries with a little sugar. Set them aside while you work on the other ingredients, and the sugar will draw the juices out of the berries.
    2. Make custard. Next, you'll work on the custard, which is almost like a no bake cheesecake. It's a combination of cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Simply mix everything until smooth and then it's time to assemble your trifles.
    3. Assemble. To create these mini desserts, you'll layer ladyfingers, with the cream cheese mixture, strawberries, and fresh blueberries. Tip: You'll need a clear container to layer the ingredients. I used plastic cups, which are perfect for parties. But any small glass, as well as mini trifle bowls or even small mason jars would work, too.
    4. Refrigerate. It's tempting to dig right in, but this dessert needs to be refrigerated for about four hours before servings. This allows the ladyfingers to absorb liquid from the other ingredients and for the flavors to blend.

    Then, it's time to eat your mini layered dessert! These simple Mixed Berry Mini Trifles are sure to be a hit whenever you serve them. Make sure to let me know what you think.

    Three layered desserts on a table.

    Related Recipes

    Looking for more summery desserts? I've rounded up 30 Red, White, and Blue Desserts here ... they're perfect for any occasion or party! And here are some other dessert recipes you'll love, too:

    • Strawberry and Cream Crepes
    • Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies
    • Raspberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding
    • Mini Cherry Tarts
    • Berry Cream Tarts
    • Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
    • Berry Compote
    • Plum Upside Down Cake
    • Berry Crumble
    • Strawberry Hearts
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    Mixed Berry Mini Trifles

    These Mixed Berry Mini Trifles are the perfect summer dessert!
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 273kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound (454 grams) strawberries, hulled and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 (8-ounce / 226 gram) package cream cheese (soften at room temperate for 30 minutes)
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • dash vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 (3-ounce / 85 gram) package ladyfingers (or yellow or white cake), broken into pieces (about 12 ladyfingers)
    • 1 pint (551 ml) blueberries
    • 6 small glasses or jars

    Instructions

    • Combine strawberries and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for about 10 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve.
    • Using a stand (or hand) mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla extract; mix well.
    • Add a layer of ladyfingers, followed by a dollop of cream cheese mixture to each glass. Cover with a layer of strawberries. Add another layer of ladyfingers and more cream cheese. Top with blueberries.
    • Refrigerate the trifles for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love hearing from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!
    A collage of different Mixed Berry Mini Trifle photos.

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    Sarah
    3 years ago

    I made these last summer with home made pound cake and they were a huge crowd pleaser! I am making them again for a cookout this weekend. Do you think the cream cheese mixture could be made the day before? Stored in a bag in the fridge then I can just spoon it in the day of?

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    3 years ago
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    Hi Sarah! I'm so glad they were a hit. You could definitely make the cream cheese mixture ahead of time. Just remove it from your refrigerator a bit ahead of time so that it's spoonable. Have a great weekend! 🙂

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    Kathi
    3 years ago

    These look so good, I would like to make them to take to a party but I would need much more than 6, is there a way to make it in a larger container for a crowd? I do like how the individual ones look but I'm not sure how many times I would need to increase the ingredients to make more.

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    Ginnie
    3 years ago
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    Hi Kathi! You could definitely make more and serve it in a standard trifle dish or another large bowl, or even a large rectangular pan. I haven't tested the recipe this way, but I think you could double the recipe and make it in a 9 x 13-inch pan to serve 12 or more people. Hope that helps!

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    Jennifer
    4 years ago

    5 stars
    AMAZING!! 😋 I used Angel food cake and added a handful of extra powdered sugar cuz I didn’t add sugar to the strawberries. I put them in the desert raw! EVERYONE LOVED THEM!! Kids and adults 🥰

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    Ginnie
    4 years ago
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    Hi, Jennifer! I'm so happy to hear y'all enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for the review! 🙂

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    Joanne
    4 years ago

    5 stars
    Made these last night for book club. They are so simple and absolutely delicious!

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    Ginnie
    4 years ago
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    Hi, Joanne! What a fun treat for book club ... I'm so happy to hear everyone enjoyed the recipe! 🙂

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    anne @ wit wisdom and food
    11 years ago

    Those look delicious and so easy to make.

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