Name: Blueberry Trifle at Home
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Blueberry Trifle layers angel food cake, blueberry filling, and whipped cream. It’s straightforward, creamy, and reliable to make ahead for the holidays!

author’s note

I Can’t Bring This Blueberry Trifle Anywhere Without Sharing The Recipe!

I grew up eating trifles, and my mom’s brownie trifle was truly one of my all-time favorite desserts, right up there with her carmelitas. I still make that brownie trifle all the time, but my fruity-dessert-loving husband is always hoping for something a little less chocolatey.

With summer rolling around, I knew I wanted a super simple, no-bake trifle I could bring to get-togethers. Something straightforward, fresh, and guaranteed to be a hit.

I even ended up making this one in a 9×13-inch pan instead of a trifle dish, and honestly, it works great. You can absolutely layer it in a trifle dish too, I’ve done that a few times and it looks beautiful, but if I’m keeping things low-effort, the pan wins every time.

And seriously, this might be one of the easiest desserts ever, but the flavor is next level. It’s so good and fully on repeat around here.

Blueberry Trifle Ingredients

Ingredient	Swaps or Tips
Angel food cake	Use a pre-made, boxed mix, or from-scratch version.
Cream cheese	Use full-fat for the best texture.
Evaporated milk	Can swap with heavy cream if needed
Blueberry pie filling	Use from-scratch or swap with cherry or strawberry like I did in this strawberry trifle.
Heavy whipping cream	Makes the whipped cream, for even more ease you could use cool whip.

Blueberry pie filling used in this recipe.

How To Make This Blueberry Trifle

Mix filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in evaporated milk.
Prep cake: Cube angel food cake and fold into the cream mixture until coated.
Whipped cream: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks.
Layer: Add half the cake mixture, then blueberry filling, then whipped cream.
Repeat layers: Finish with remaining layers.
Chill: Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Overhead image of Blueberries and Cream Cake Trifle served in bowls.

chelsea’s recipe tip

My Top Tips For Success

Don’t worry about making it reliable! As it chills, the flavors in the layers blend together for a satisfying bite every time.
For easier serving, use a 9 x 13 inch pan, but a trifle dish also works.
Make ahead—this blueberry trifle needs at least two hours to chill and set.
Soften the cream cheese to avoid lumps. Let it sit 30–60 mins at room temp. Cut into chunks to warm it faster or microwave briefly on low. But don’t let it get too soft in the microwave!