Description

Valentine Trifle creates instant romance with a show-stopping yet quick-to-make dessert. This no-bake recipe layers tender cake, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries in pretty pink-and-red hues – perfect for date night or Valentine’s Day. Assemble in minutes, chill to set, and serve a crowd-pleasing treat that looks elegant yet remains simple. It’s flexible for small gatherings and makes a striking centerpiece for any romantic table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup strawberry jam or strawberry sauce
Pink or red food coloring (optional)
Valentine sprinkles or heart candies (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
Fold in half of the whipped topping until smooth. Tint lightly with food coloring if desired.
In a trifle dish or clear bowl, layer half of the cake cubes on the bottom.
Spread a layer of pudding mixture over the cake.
Add a layer of strawberries and drizzle with strawberry jam or sauce.
Repeat layers with remaining cake, pudding, and strawberries.
Top with remaining whipped topping and decorate with sprinkles or candies.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Tip: Use angel food cake for a lighter texture or pound cake for richer flavor.
Chill at least 1 hour to set the layers before serving.
Leftovers can be covered and kept in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Layered
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1 cup)
Calories: 260
Sugar: 24 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg

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