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Red White and Blue Trifle: A Patriotic No-Alcohol Classic
Molly

Red White and Blue Trifle

A patriotic no-alcohol dessert with lemon sponge layers, tangy raspberry-blueberry jelly, and creamy custard. Bold colors and family-friendly ingredients make it perfect for Fourth of July gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 50g unsalted butter, softened
  • 75g caster sugar, or powdered sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 100g all-purpose flour, use gluten-free for alternatives
  • 250ml whole milk, or almond milk
  • 300ml vanilla custard (low-sugar option available)
  • 150g raspberry puree (frozen works well)
  • 175g blueberry jelly
  • 100ml heavy cream, or coconut cream
  • 50g confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven at 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf tin
  2. Beat butter and sugar until pale. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly
  3. Fold in sifted flour gently. Pour batter into prepared tin and bake 10-12 minutes
  4. Stir raspberry puree and blueberry jelly in separate bowls until fully dissolved
  5. Pour red jelly into the base of a trifle glass. Chill 15 minutes until semi-set
  6. Cut cooled sponge into 3 even slices. Layer one slice in the trifle glass
  7. Add a layer of blue jelly over the sponge, ensuring even coverage. Repeat pattern
  8. Top with custard and whipped cream. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48g

Notes

Use redcurrant jelly for alternate red layer
Chill each layer for 10-15 minutes for clean layering
Gluten-free flour maintains texture
Coconut cream provides dairy-free option

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