Go Back
–+ servings
side view of an individual berry trifle cup.
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Individual Berry Trifle Cups (Patriotic)

These cute individual trifles are layered with creamy cheesecake pudding, fresh berries, jam, and sweet strawberry shortcake for a fun red, white, and blue dessert for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day holiday gatherings. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 7
Calories: 569kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 box Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls or about 12 oz. pound cake cut into cubes
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup blueberries and/or blackberries
  • ¼ cup blueberry jam
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 boxes white chocolate pudding mix (4-serving size)
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ tub Cool Whip or 1 ½ cups whipped cream

Instructions

  • Place strawberry shortcake rolls in the freezer for a few minutes so they are easier to slice.
  • In two separate bowls, gently stir the strawberries with strawberry jam and the blueberries/blackberries with blueberry jam.
  • In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese with a mixer on medium high until fluffy with no lumps. Mix in all of the pudding mix and the milk -- a little bit at a time, in about 4 installments -- until completely combined, smooth, and creamy.
    Fold in the Cool Whip.
  • Cut each strawberry shortcake roll into 6 slices, wiping the blade between cuts if necessary.
  • Build the individual trifle cups in 8-9 oz. cups.
    Spoon or pipe two tablespoons of pudding into the bottom of the cup. Add a spoonful of strawberries and two more spoonfuls of pudding. Arrange 4 shortcake slices, with some facing out. Cover with more pudding, then a couple spoonfuls of blueberries.
    If desired, top with more whipped cream, fresh berries, and a strawberry shortcake roll slice.

Notes

  • I used 9 oz. Chinet Crystal plastic cups, which yielded 7 full cups. 
  • To cover the plastic cup, invert another plastic cup on top of the trifle cup and tightly wrap the cups in plastic wrap. 
  • Mason jars with lids are also a great option to cover, store, and travel with mini trifles. 
  • Depending on the size of the cups you use or how you choose to layer, you may need more slices of shortcakes or berries. 

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg