Perfect Red White and Blue Brownie Trifle Cups
A quick and festive dessert featuring layers of fudgy brownies, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes (including brownie baking and cooling)
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch of your favorite brownies, cut into 1-inch cubes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and dried
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the brownies: bake your favorite brownie recipe and allow to cool completely, then cut into 1-inch cubes. If using store-bought brownies, unwrap and cut similarly.
- Wash and prepare berries: rinse strawberries and blueberries separately under cold water, pat dry, hull and slice strawberries thinly.
- Whip the cream: in a cold mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the trifle cups: layer brownie cubes at the bottom of each cup (about ½ inch deep), add a layer of sliced strawberries, then a dollop of whipped cream (about 2 tablespoons). Add a layer of blueberries and another spoonful of whipped cream. Repeat layers if cups are tall enough, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Optional toppings: sprinkle white chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top, and add a few whole berries for decoration.
- Chill before serving: refrigerate the assembled trifle cups for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and layers set.
Notes
Use fudgy brownies for best texture. Keep berries dry to avoid soggy layers. Whip cream to soft peaks for light texture. Chill assembled cups at least 1 hour before serving. Optional to add a thin layer of cream cheese frosting or jam between brownie and berry layers to prevent sogginess. Can be made dairy-free with coconut whipped cream and gluten-free with almond flour brownies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle cup (approx
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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