Fourth Of July Trifle Fireworks Recipe

How to Make Fourth Of July Trifle Fireworks

1. Dice 1/2 cup (71g) fresh strawberries.
2. Halve 1/2 cup (71g) blueberries, leaving very small ones whole.
3. Keep diced strawberries and halved blueberries in separate bowls and set aside.
4. Slice the remaining strawberries (reserve approximately 1 cup/142g for later).
5. Divide 4 cups of boiling water evenly between two separate bowls (2 cups/473ml per bowl).
6. Dissolve 1 (3oz) package of strawberry-flavored gelatin in one bowl and 1 (3oz) package of blueberry-flavored gelatin in the other bowl.
7. Stir each gelatin mixture for about 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
8. Stir in 1 cup (237ml) of cold water into each bowl.
9. Pour the strawberry gelatin into a 13x9 inch baking pan. Pour the blueberry gelatin into a separate 13x9 inch baking pan.
10. Refrigerate both pans for one hour, or until set.
11. Remove gelatins from the refrigerator.
12. Gently fold the diced strawberries into the set strawberry gelatin.
13. Gently fold the halved blueberries into the set blueberry gelatin.
14. Return both pans to the refrigerator until set and firm, about 2 hours.
15. In a chilled bowl, beat 2 cups (473ml) heavy cream with 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using very cold beaters until stiff peaks form.
16. Refrigerate the whipped cream until ready to assemble.
17. **Assembly:** Cube both the strawberry and blueberry gelatins.
18. Layer the trifle: Start with the blueberry gelatin at the bottom of a trifle bowl or a 3 1/2-quart clear glass bowl.
19. Top the blueberry gelatin with the remaining halved blueberries.
20. Add a layer of 1 (10-12 oz) package of pound cake or sponge cake, cut into cubes.
21. Add 2/3 of the whipped cream, spreading it evenly to seal the edges.
22. Add a layer of the strawberry gelatin.
23. Top with the reserved sliced strawberries.
24. Finish with the remaining 1/3 of the whipped cream, spreading it smoothly on top.
25. Refrigerate for at least several hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.