If you’re looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert, this Easy Berry Trifle Recipe is pure magic. Creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped cream, sweet-tart berries, and crunchy wafers come together in beautiful layers that look impressive but take minimal effort. Perfect for holidays, baby showers, summer barbecues, or Sunday dinner, this easy trifle recipe is light, refreshing, and customizable for any season.
Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Berry Trifle:
- No baking required
- Ready in minutes (just chill before serving!)
- Easily made ahead
- Beautiful layered presentation
- Kid-friendly and adult-approved
This recipe strikes the perfect balance between creamy, sweet, and fruity — and the softened vanilla wafers create a cake-like texture as they absorb moisture.
Use Frozen Berries Strategically
If using frozen berries, don’t thaw them beforehand. They:
- Help keep the dessert chilled
- Release juices that create beautiful color streaks
- Add moisture to soften the wafers
Don’t Overmix the Whipped Cream
Fold gently to keep the texture airy. Overmixing will deflate the cream and make the trifle dense.
Make It Ahead
This dessert actually tastes better after several hours. You can prepare it up to 24 hours in advance.
Use a Clear Dish
A glass trifle bowl or clear cups showcase the gorgeous layers — perfect for entertaining.
Easy Substitutions & Variations:
This recipe is incredibly flexible! Try these ideas:
Fruit Variations
- Strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic dessert
- Peaches and raspberries in summer
- Bananas and strawberries for a banana pudding twist
- Mango and kiwi for a tropical version
Cookie Swaps
- Graham crackers
- Shortbread cookies
- Pound cake cubes
- Angel food cake
Flavor Twists
- Use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla
- Add lemon zest for brightness
- Stir in almond extract for a bakery-style flavor
- Add a thin layer of berry jam between layers
Lightened-Up Version
- Use light whipped topping instead of heavy cream
- Use sugar-free instant pudding
- Reduce the sweetened condensed milk slightly and increase water by a few tablespoons
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Easy Berry Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 3 oz package vanilla instant pudding
- 2 cups whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks
- 36 vanilla wafers approximately
- 2 1/2 cups raspberries and/or blackberries if using frozen, do not thaw
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the sweetened condensed milk and cold water on low speed until combined.Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and beat until fully blended. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until light and fluffy.
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In a tall glass bowl, trifle dish, or individual clear cups, layer in this order:Pudding mixtureVanilla wafersBerriesRepeat layers as desired.
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow the wafers to soften, frozen berries to thaw, and the flavors will meld together.
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Top with fresh berries, whipped cream, and decorative vanilla wafers before serving.
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