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Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts

July 23, 2015 By Angie Kauffman · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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While summertime can be hot and humid (at least here in the Midwest), I also think of summertime as a bright and delicious part of the year.  One of those reasons is surely because all of the beautiful produce that starts coming in to season during the summer.  We decided to celebrate this time with a couple of variations on the same strawberry and blueberry laden trifle-inspired dessert.  These berry desserts are also perfect for a red, white, and blue-inspired get-together.

These are all so delicious! Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com

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Another reason that these berry trifle-inspired desserts are so great for summertime is because summer schedules can be so busy, and these can be thrown together in a very short amount of time and with no need for turning on that oven.  Bonus!

Even though summer can be filled with busy schedules and lots of time on the go, it’s not a good excuse to ignore your health, including your teeth.  Even desserts like these berry desserts are full of natural sugars, so after we talk about these tasty desserts we’ll share some ways to take care of your teeth, like with Aquafresh® toothpaste.  Later on in the post, you’ll also have a chance to enter for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card.

Ingredients Needed for These Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Pound Cake
  • Whipped Cream

You can change these up to include some of your favorite berries.  Also, you will have more stability with them if you use a whipped topping instead of real whipped cream.  Our preference is for real whipped cream, however. These are all so delicious! Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com

The First Variation: Berry Dessert Bites

We started making this variation first.  Grab out your favorite cookie cutters and make some Berry Dessert Bites!

To begin, we thawed our pound cake completely. Then, I cut it in half for stability and put it up on that end to cut the pound cake in to slices like this: Slicing the pound cake for these Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com You can pick your desired thickness.  We then used both star and flower cookie cutters to cut out the base for our dessert bites. Cutting the Bottoms for the Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com Don’t worry about all those leftover pieces of pound cake.  Just set them aside because you’ll be using them later for another variation.

Once you have all of your pieces, you can assemble your berry dessert bites.  We put some whipped cream on top of a pound cake piece and then put on a sliced strawberry followed by another shot of whipped cream and then a blueberry.  Beautiful! These are all so delicious! Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com These will need to be eaten shortly thereafter if you’re using real whipped cream.  Whipped topping, however, will last longer.

The Second Variation: Miniature Berry Trifles

This is the part where we use up all those leftover pieces of pound cake that you have from making the first variation.  Of course, if you want to skip right to this variation, you can just chop up your pound cake.

We thought miniature, single serving berry trifles would be so much fun!  I love a regular trifle, but we also loved how this version insured that you would get all of the layers of the trifle.

We used short clear glasses and filled them with the pound cake pieces, a layer of sliced strawberries, a layer of whipped cream, a layer of blueberries, and then a small topping of a shot of whipped cream with a sliced strawberry on top. These are all so delicious! Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com These were seriously delicious!

For this variation, you could substitute pound cake for angel food cake, if you prefer that.

The Third Variation: Berries and Cream Shooters

Okay, these don’t actually have to be shooters.  They could be in just as big of a glass as we used for the mini trifles.  But, the shooters are cute, aren’t they? These are all so delicious! Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com This would be an especially good option to have for people who are trying to avoid sweets like cake or who can’t have them because of something like a gluten-free lifestyle.

For these, we simply ditched the pound cake and layered the two types of berries and whipped cream.  It’s like summer in a glass!

These are all so delicious! Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts {with Three Variations} | RealLifeAtHome.com

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Filed Under: Desserts, Independence Day, Other Sweets, Recipes, Summer Tagged With: berries, blueberries, strawberries

About Angie Kauffman

Angie, mom to three very fun kids, is the founder of Real Life at Home.  With degrees in elementary education (B.A.) and special education (M.S.Ed.), as well as being a former homeschooler, she is passionate about supporting both parents and teachers by providing printables, crafts, and activities to help children learn and grow.

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  1. Maureen says

    July 23, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    i avoid super sugary sodas at Summer BBQ’s by never leaving home without my trusty water bottle!

    Reply
  2. heather says

    July 23, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    My favorite way to take care of my teeth in the summer is to make it a fun thing and use different types of tooth paste with different flavors .
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

    Reply
  3. maria cantu says

    July 23, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    I try brushing my teeth after every meal.

    Reply
  4. Leslie says

    July 23, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I do the twice-a-day brushing routine. It’s served me well so far!

    Reply
  5. Lisa Brown says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:22 am

    I brush 2 times a day, also after eating sugar, floss 2 times a day.

    Reply
  6. Lisa Brown says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:22 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/624540169954312192

    Reply
  7. Julie Wood says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:58 am

    I make sure to get a through cleaning every summer on vacation, and I brush and floss every day and use a good anti cavity rinse! And Aquafresh is my favorite toothpaste!

    Reply
  8. Julie Wood says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:59 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/624549396634427396

    Reply
  9. Mami2jcn says

    July 24, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I brush and floss…no special routine.

    Reply
  10. Mami2jcn says

    July 24, 2015 at 8:46 am

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/624561156229853184

    Reply
  11. Natalie says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I brush twice a day and floss once a day in the evening. I try to use toothpaste with fluoride and when I go to the dentist I get fluoride treatments. I also try to avoid a lot of acidic or sugary foods. I also occasionally use mouthwash with fluoride.

    Reply
  12. Natalie says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:08 am

    https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/624582006874050560

    Reply
  13. Natalie says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:11 am

    https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/624582713568157696

    Reply
  14. steve weber says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:24 am

    My favorite way is to use the Colgate Optic White line.
    groogruxking40 @ gmail dot com

    Reply
  15. steve weber says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:26 am

    tweet= https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/624586317683240960

    Reply
  16. Jessica To says

    July 24, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    I am addicted to flossing so I do that at least once a day.

    Reply
  17. LaTanya says

    July 25, 2015 at 8:35 am

    trying a different mouthwash

    Reply
  18. LaTanya says

    July 25, 2015 at 8:36 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/624920931228475392

    Reply
  19. Kelly D says

    July 25, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    My favorite way to take care of my teeth in the summer is to use flavors of toothpaste that I like, such as cinnamon.

    Reply
  20. Kelly D says

    July 25, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/625137176997691392

    Reply
  21. Will G says

    July 26, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    I try to floss regularly.

    Reply
  22. Will G says

    July 26, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/625414898068160512

    Reply
  23. Rachel says

    July 26, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    My favorite way to take care of my teeth is by brushing them at least twice a day.

    Reply
  24. Rachel says

    July 26, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/625428151187959809

    Reply
  25. Jessie C. says

    July 26, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    My favorite way is to make sure I always have floss and toothbrush in my purse, I floss and brush my teeth after meals.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

    Reply
  26. Jessie C. says

    July 26, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/625499761190133760

    Reply
  27. Kristen says

    July 27, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    I brush 2-3 times a day and floss at least once.

    Reply
  28. Kristen says

    July 27, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/625761344650788864

    Reply
  29. Stephanie Phelps says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    I carry an extra toothbrush and toothpaste with me to keep my teeth healthy in the summer!

    Reply
  30. Stephanie Phelps says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/626594550979522560

    Reply
  31. Margaret Smith says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Love your recipe ideas.
    I make sure to brush my teeth twice daily and to floss daily.
    Thanks so much.

    Reply
  32. Margaret Smith says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/626922679669493760
    Thanks again

    Reply
  33. shelly peterson says

    July 31, 2015 at 3:57 am

    I brush twice daily and use dental floss.
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  34. shelly peterson says

    July 31, 2015 at 3:58 am

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/627025459302170624
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  35. Elle says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I have a routine and don’t deviate from that. I brush twice a day, floss, rinse..and stick to it.

    Reply
  36. Elle says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/627280407663259648

    Reply
  37. Amy Tong says

    August 1, 2015 at 3:18 am

    My favorite way to take care of my teeth this summer is to drink a glass of water after I eat sweet. At least that wash off the sweet from my teeth before my next brush, I guess.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  38. Amy Tong says

    August 1, 2015 at 3:18 am

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/627377913071939584

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  39. Erika says

    August 2, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Encouraging my daughter to brush after breakfast helps me remember, too. We have a better, fresher day that way! 🙂

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  40. Barbara M says

    August 2, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    I take good care of my teeth with daily brushing and flossing.
    thank you

    Reply
  41. Barbara M says

    August 2, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/627972025571770368

    Reply
  42. Tina m says

    August 2, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    I brush 2 times a day!

    Reply
  43. Tina m says

    August 2, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/628028106935267332

    Reply
  44. Kimmy Ripley says

    August 4, 2015 at 10:21 am

    I brush in the morning, mouthwash in the afternoon, and floss and brush at night.

    Reply
  45. OFG says

    August 4, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/628576411029274624
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  46. OFG says

    August 4, 2015 at 10:46 am

    Brush after breakfast instead of just after you wake up!
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  47. Margot C says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    All these years and it’s still the same; brush twice a day and floss like mad!

    Reply
  48. Margot C says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/628764059903524864

    Reply
  49. Cynthia C says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I drink lots of water, especially after eating sweets all year long, not just in summer.

    Reply
  50. Cynthia C says

    August 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/629351239814393856

    Reply
  51. Allison Swain says

    August 6, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    I like the brush and floss after every meal.

    thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  52. Allison Swain says

    August 6, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Tweet

    https://twitter.com/allisonrswain/status/629382481406332928

    Reply
  53. Rebecca says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    I use mouthwash and like to chew gum during the day.

    Reply
  54. Emily N. says

    August 9, 2015 at 11:27 am

    I like to brush and floss regularly and drink lots of water.

    Reply
  55. Emily N. says

    August 9, 2015 at 11:39 am

    tweet https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/630403044581228544

    Reply
  56. Debbie B says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    we brush regularly morning and night

    Reply
  57. Debbie B says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    i posted a tweet here:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/630551826664849408

    Reply
  58. Tamra H says

    August 10, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Cutting back a bit on the sugary snacks, loading up on fruit instead!

    Reply
  59. Tamra H says

    August 10, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    tweet: https://twitter.com/Twenteries/status/630805360031473664

    Reply
  60. Gina M says

    August 11, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I take care of my teeth in the summer by making sure that I floss regularly! So many great produce itme, like corn can get caught in the teeth! 🙂

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  61. Robin says

    August 11, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Floss daily with a fluoride floss.

    Reply
  62. Kerry says

    August 12, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I use a pre-wash and brush twice a day.

    Reply
  63. Madonna says

    August 13, 2015 at 9:59 am

    brushing after sweet summer treats is my preventive care.

    Reply
  64. Madonna says

    August 13, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/avrilsgranny/status/631827462821953536

    Reply
  65. Linda C. says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    I carry floss with me in my purse.

    Reply
  66. Linda C. says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/631939013117505538

    Reply
  67. Elena says

    August 14, 2015 at 10:59 am

    I brush twice a day and floss daily

    Reply
  68. Elena says

    August 14, 2015 at 11:01 am

    tweet: https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/632205180453294080

    Reply
  69. ELIZABETH P says

    August 15, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    I like to buy the kids fun toothbrushes. truckredford(at)Gmail(Dot)com

    Reply
  70. ELIZABETH P says

    August 15, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/632605265192316928 truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  71. Susan Smith says

    August 15, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I brush my teeth twice a day and floss my teeth daily too.

    Reply
  72. Susan Smith says

    August 15, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/632722920008192001

    Reply
  73. Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says

    August 15, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I make sure I brush and floss several times daily — especially since I love sweet hot and cold teas!

    Reply
  74. Kerry says

    August 16, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/633075760652267520

    Reply
  75. Denise L says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    I just keep up my normal brushing routine. I’m also trying to floss more.

    Reply
  76. Denise L says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/633671253568520192

    Reply
  77. Margie says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Good oral hygiene is a very serious thing for myself and my husband. We always brush twice a day, and keep up with our teeth.

    Reply
  78. Shannon says

    August 20, 2015 at 9:42 am

    We continue to avoid candy, juice, and other sugars that can erode teeth!

    Reply
  79. Angel Jacklyn says

    August 21, 2015 at 2:54 am

    https://mobile.twitter.com/kytah00/status/634619296849756160

    Reply
  80. Angel Jacklyn says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:25 am

    I’ve been avoiding pop these past few weeks and my smile has already started looking better than ever

    Reply
  81. angie says

    August 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    I brush daily with Trader Joe’s brand natural peppermint toothpaste and then rinse with Act cinnamon fluoride rinse (per my dentist bleh).

    Reply
  82. angie says

    August 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/634800234686648320

    Reply
  83. Wanda McHenry says

    August 22, 2015 at 3:13 am

    I just stick to my normal routine by brushing twice daily and using my Waterpik Aquarius flosser.

    Reply
  84. Wanda McHenry says

    August 22, 2015 at 3:13 am

    https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/634986626318475265

    Reply
  85. Aurelie Red says

    August 22, 2015 at 8:06 am

    I don’t change my habits ; I brush twice a day, and I drink a lot of water.

    Reply
  86. Aurelie Red says

    August 22, 2015 at 8:06 am

    My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/635059963203821568

    Reply
  87. amanda sakovitz says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:33 am

    i brush my teeth twice daily!

    Reply
  88. amanda sakovitz says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:33 am

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/635112536275316737

    Reply
  89. Erica Best says

    August 22, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    brushing 2 times a day

    Reply
  90. Erica Best says

    August 22, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/635184123150266368

    Reply
  91. Scott Poston says

    August 22, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    I oil pull with coconut oil- keeps ’em white and no tartar build up!

    Reply
  92. Janice Cooper says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    Brushing my teeth twice a day 🙂

    Reply
  93. Janice Cooper says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/635290725211615232

    Reply
  94. Thomas Murphy says

    August 23, 2015 at 12:38 am

    I brush and floss twice a day.

    Reply
  95. Thomas Murphy says

    August 23, 2015 at 12:39 am

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/635310191920156672

    Reply
  96. Tabathia B says

    August 23, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    By drinking more water and brushing my teeth daily

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  97. Tabathia B says

    August 23, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/635552768753840128

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  98. Betty C says

    August 23, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    I make sure I follow my regular routines. After all, I’m still getting up in the morning and going to bed at night. But I also carry a small bottle of anti-cavity rinse for those times when I’m away from home and really need to neutralize the effects of what I’ve eaten.

    Reply
  99. Betty C says

    August 23, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/635555702229073921

    Reply
  100. Dawn Monroe says

    August 23, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    I like to have my family brush regularly, drink a lot of water to wash away sugar and use a minty mouth wash during the summer.

    Reply
  101. Dawn Monroe says

    August 23, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    https://twitter.com/dawnmonroe83/status/635588521433124865

    Reply
  102. WHITNEY says

    September 13, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I take care of my teeth in the summer by avoiding sodas!

    Reply
  103. WHITNEY says

    September 13, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/643134109116575744

    Reply

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