Celebrate Independence!

With the 4th of July just around the corner, it’s time to start planning for the big day of celebration. There are parades to attend, fireworks to watch, picnics to plan, desserts to make. Here’s one that’s easy to make, looks and tastes delicious, and uses some of my favorite summer fruits – fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Here’s my recipe for a strawberry and blueberry trifle, made  in individual serving dishes for that extra cuteness factor.

Patriotic Dessert

Ingredients:

• store bought angel food cake
• fresh strawberries
• fresh blueberries
• 1 can strawberry pie filling
• 1 can blueberry pie filling
• 2 small boxes of vanilla instant pudding
• 4 cups of milk
• whipped topping

Mix pudding according to directions and  refrigerate for 5 min.  Cut angel food into bite-sized pieces.  Layer the pudding, fruit and cake pieces into each cup. Add whipped topping and and fresh fruit to top you’re all set to go with a delicious, easy and pretty dessert.

~Kate

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