# Patriotic Dessert Trifles This Red, White and Blue Trifle is Perfect for the Fourth of July By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-trifle References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/july-4th-recipe-red-white-and-blue-trifle-recipes-from-the-kitchn-191745) This delicious red, white and blue dessert trifle is the perfect dish for a [Fourth of July barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firework-frappuccino) or warm summer evening. A perfect way to take advantage of the current crop of seasonal fruits, this over-the-top dessert is at once indulgent and arguably healthy, given it contains more fruit than cake or pudding. In order to make your own [patriotic trifle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-greens-trifle-kits), you will need to acquire some cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries in addition to a heavy cream, cream cheese and angel food cake. Whether you are looking for the perfect way to cap off an Independence Day barbecue or are merely looking for a use for the abundance of [fresh strawberries and blueberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-blueberry-collection) you have acquired, this summery dessert trifle is a surefire way to elevate an evening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Fruit Desserts:** There is an opportunity to create seasonal fruit dessert recipes for different occasions and markets. - **Healthy Alternative Desserts:** It's a chance to innovate with healthier dessert options that use more fruit than cake or pudding. - **Summer Themed Desserts:** An opportunity to create themed desserts for the summer season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** There is an opportunity to create a seasonal dessert menu for food service providers and restaurants. - **Retail Industry for Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can capitalize on seasonal demand by offering pre-made fruit cup snack options for sale. - **Entertainment Industry:** An opportunity to create themed dessert tables for events and celebrations as an additional attraction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patriotic Grocer Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-desserts.md) - [Patriotic Frozen Custard Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-berry-jackhammer.md) - [Patriotic Fruit-Packed Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blueberry-pancakes.md) - [Patriotic Americana Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-stars-and-stripes-dozen.md) - [Limited-Edition Americana Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-4th-of-july-treats.md) - [Patriotic Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-berry-pancake-slam.md) - [Independence Day Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-sweetness-collection.md) - [Patriotic Barbecue Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-stripes-sweetness-collection.md) - [Patriotic Prepackaged Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-independence-day.md)