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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Desserts / Valentine's Day Mini Berry Trifle

    Valentine's Day Mini Berry Trifle

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Feb 1, 2017 • Modified: Nov 23, 2022 • 10 Comments • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    It's my personal opinion that Valentine's Day is the best holiday for dessert. Pink and red are two of the loveliest color combinations. Add those colors to a dessert, and things are looking good. Make that dessert a Valentine's Day mini berry trifle, and you've reached dessert perfection.

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    Did you know this Valentine's Day mini berry trifle is made in just 15 minutes?

    Yes! All four of them! Thanks to the wonders of instant pudding, premade angel food cake, and heart-shaped cookie cutters.

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    My boys loved helping assemble the mini berry trifle. They cut out heart shapes, and layered in the ingredients. I think it's important to make opportunities available for little ones to get involved in the kitchen. Especially during holidays. Those are some of my most cherished memories of childhood.

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    You know what's another great cake to use in trifle? Leftover cake tops! If you make your own homemade cakes, you know that after leveling everything off, a large portion of the cake goes to waste. I like to wrap mine up in plastic wrap and freeze them, then use them for trifle. We've made multiple servings of this mini berry trifle with the leftover cake tops from my chocolate covered strawberry birthday cake. Waste not, want not.

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    If you're looking for good heart cookie cutters, I suggest these. I also use this Wilton food gel dye for getting my white chocolate instant pudding the perfect shade of pink.

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    Promise me you'll tri(fle) making these Valentine's Day mini berry trifle! They're a dessert the whole family will love. Watch the video below for a visual (and to learn how to cut those cute strawberry hearts). Then grab the easy recipe below, and enjoy!

    Valentine's Day Mini Berry Trifle | The Butter Half

    Valentine’s Day Mini Berry Trifle

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    These Valentine's Day mini berry trifle are the perfect dessert for two, or for a whole family. Make them in under 15 minutes. It's worth a tri(fle)!
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 421kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 package white chocolate instant pudding
    • 2 cups cold milk
    • Pink gel food dye
    • Premade angel food cake
    • 1 pint strawberries
    • Small heart cookie cutter

    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk for two minutes until thickened. Add in a pea-sized drop of pink gel food dye, and mix until well-combined. Set aside in refrigerator to chill.
    • Cut premade angel food cake (I get mine at the local grocery store bakery) into three layers, about 1 ½ inch thick. Use a small heart cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes, using up the entire cake.
    • Cut strawberries into hearts. This is done by pinching off the leaves and making a v-shape cut at the top near the stem. Cut strawberries in halves to reveal their heart shape.
    • Assemble the mini trifles in small dessert glasses. Place a layer of strawberries at the bottom. Add a layer of pudding and cake. Add another layer of pudding on top of the cake, and finish off by topping with strawberry hearts. Repeat this step in all the dishes.
    • Share with your Valentine for a delicious, festive dessert. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 69.5mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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    1. susan | the wimpy vegetarian says

      February 09, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      So perfect for Valentine's Day! Love those little cake hearts!!

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      • The Butter Half says

        February 13, 2017 at 10:17 am

        Thank you!

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    2. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

      February 08, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Gorgeous trifles. And the fact that it's easy makes it even better!

      Reply
    3. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:10 am

      These are SO, SO gorgeous! And your photos...swoon! Love, love, love your blog!

      Reply
      • The Butter Half says

        February 08, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thank you SO much! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Katie says

      February 02, 2017 at 11:48 am

      These look so fun! Thank you for sharing your darling creations! Do you think one could pleasantly substitute commercial (Silk, Almond Breeze brand, etc.) unsweetened original almond milk for the dairy milk in this recipe?

      Reply
      • The Butter Half says

        February 02, 2017 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks, Katie! The fat in the milk is what makes it set up. I would try using just 1 cup of almond milk and see how that goes. You might also have to refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let it set. Hopefully that works! It's worth a try. 🙂

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    5. Emily Stafford says

      February 02, 2017 at 8:33 am

      This is super pretty and looks absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing!

      Cheers!
      Emily
      http://www.fortuitousfoodies.com

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      • The Butter Half says

        February 02, 2017 at 12:16 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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