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A clear glass bowl filled with layers of colorful and patriotic dessert ingredients. The bottom layer consists of cubed slices of a golden-yellow pound cake. On top of the pound cake is a layer of plump, juicy strawberries cut into bite-sized pieces, their vibrant red color contrasting beautifully with the blue layer above, which is made up of fresh blueberries. Between the layers of fruit are dollops of creamy white whipped topping, adding a rich and indulgent texture. The top layer features cubed pieces of red and blue Jell-O, their vivid hues representing the colors of the American flag. The overall presentation is visually striking, with the distinct layers creating a stunning and festive display, perfect for a Fourth of July celebration or any patriotic event.

Fourth of July Dessert Trifle

This Fourth of July Dessert Trifle is so easy to make and perfect for your patriotic celebration this year!⁠ ⁠ Ingredients:⁠ 1 quart fresh strawberries⁠ 1 quart fresh blueberries⁠ 1 large pound cake (found in freezer section)⁠ 1 large container whipped dessert topping⁠ 1 6oz pkg strawberry Jell-O⁠ 1 6oz pkg berry blue Jell-O⁠ ⁠ Directions:⁠ Prepare Jell-O according to package directions and chill in shallow pans. This is a great opportunity for little ones to see simple directions in play – Read all the directions out loud to your child as you make it and enlisted their help with stirring.⁠ ⁠ Wash and prepare the fruit – cut the strawberries into bit sized pieces. When set, cut the Jell-O with a knife into squares. Cut the pound cake into 1″ cubes. Keeping the pound cake frozen until you're are ready to build the trifle will help it crumble less.⁠ ⁠ Layer the ingredients in a tall, clear glass bowl or trifle dish. Start with pound cake, then the berries, followed by whipped topping.⁠ ⁠ Continue to layer with the Jell-O. Red Jell-O, whipped topping, then the blue Jell-O. Depending on how deep your bowl, is continue to layer until you reach the top. This is another great opportunity to allow your kids to “build” the trifle.

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