Easy Red White And Blue Trifle
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Easy Red White And Blue Trifle
Description
The Easy Red White And Blue Trifle features stacked layers beginning with shortbread cookies followed by whipped cream, rich chocolate sauce, and vibrant M&M candies in patriotic colors. The shortbread provides a firm, buttery base that softens slightly as it absorbs moisture from the cream and sauce, balancing the dessert’s textures. Chocolate sauce adds a smooth sweetness complementing the creamy whipped topping, while the candies contribute a crisp chew and bright pops of flavor. This no-bake trifle is assembled in jars for portion control and chilled to meld the flavors and soften the cookie layers.
Its layered presentation makes it visually appealing for holidays or themed parties. The dessert is easily adapted to other occasions by switching the candy colors or replacing shortbread with graham crackers or thin pound cake slices. It can be served directly from the fridge to maintain the creamy freshness and contrasting textures in each bite.
Adjustments like using fresh strawberries and blueberries instead of M&M candies can lighten the dessert and introduce natural tartness. Likewise, swapping shortbread for alternative cookies allows tailoring texture and flavor according to personal preference or ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- 12 shortbread cookies
- 2 cups Whipped Cream
- 1 cup chocolate sauce
- 1 cup M&M candies blue and red colors
Instructions
- In each jar, add a layer of shortbread cookies, then a second layer whipped cream, a third layer chocolate sauce, and then add in a layer of M&M candies. Repeat one more time.
- Once all jars are filled, store in the refrigerator.
- Add decorations, if desired, and serve cold.
Notes
- Use different colors of M&M candies to match various holidays or events.
- Substitute fresh strawberries and blueberries for candy to create a lighter version of the trifle.
- Replace shortbread cookies with graham crackers or thinly sliced pound cake for variation in texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 755 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 755kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 66g | 132% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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