Triple Berry Trifle with COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

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Hello, lovelies! I hope you are having a sweet week. Speaking of sweet, I have a fantastic, everyday dessert recipe to share with you today.

Sweet treats are always welcome in my home. I am a sweet-over-salty kind of lady. Luckily, Carter shares that love for sweets with me - he loves all berries! Creating a sweet treat is as fun as tasting it. However, with a toddler, it is necessary to have a quick and easy dessert recipe up your sleeve.

That is where my triple berry trifle recipe comes in handy. It is made with COOL WHIP Whipped Topping and it is by far my favorite everyday dessert recipe. It's quick, easy, and delicious. Plus, COOL WHIP has always been my go-to ingredient for sweet treats ever since I was a child. Even if it was just a dollop over my strawberries, I was beyond ecstatic. I hope to share that joy, fun, and sweetness with Carter by giving him everyday desserts made with COOL WHIP.

This recipe is for one individual sized triple berry trifle.

You will need: 

• Cake, cubed

• Raspberries

• Blueberries

• Strawberries, sliced

• COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

• Any transparent glass or cup

• 2 tablespoons (one for fruits, one for COOL WHIP)

Instructions: 

1. For the first layer, place 4-5 cubes of cake evenly at the bottom of the glass.

2. For the second layer, place 4 tablespoons of raspberries over the layer of cake.

3. For the third layer, spoon and spread 2 heaping tablespoons of COOL WHIP over the raspberries.

4. For the fourth layer, place 4-5 cubes of cake evenly over the previous layer.

5. For the fifth layer, lay 4 tablespoons of blueberries over the fourth layer.

6. For the sixth layer, spoon and spread 2 heaping tablespoons of COOL WHIP over the blueberries.

7. For the seventh layer, place 4-5 cubes of cake over the previous layer.

8. For the eighth layer, top the previous layer with 1 tablespoon of sliced strawberries.

9. For the ninth layer, complete the trifle with a dollop of COOL WHIP.

And voila! 

How scrumptious does that look? It is so simple to ‘whip up.’ This triple berry trifle is great to taste and look at, and it is so easily adaptable to your personal preferences. If you prefer a simple glass or a fancy one, go for it. If you prefer all strawberries or you want to add chocolate, go for it. If you prefer brownies rather than cake, go for it. Just don’t forget COOL WHIP Whipped Topping!

Hope you enjoyed this triple berry trifle recipe. It is one of our family favorites. You can imagine how much Carter loves his berry-filled trifle. His smile, covered with COOL WHIP, says it all.

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What to take from this post: Cooking and baking with family is underrated! Pick out any recipe, grab a family member or a friend, and cook up a storm!