Strawberry Angel Fluff Trifle (Gluten-Free)

Make this amazing and easy Strawberry Angel Fluff Trifle. It can be made gluten-free if needed with pantry ingredients. This recipe uses everyday ingredients and can even be made with a no-bake option too.

Strawberry Angel Fluff has been our go-to recipe for Easter and even Valentine’s Day for many years. It’s also an easy recipe to make gluten-free if that’s a need too. This recipe combines gluten-free angel food cake, creamy whipped topping, and sweet, juicy strawberries layered into an irresistible gluten-free dessert.

The best part is that if gluten-free is not a need, this can easily be made no-bake with store-bought angel food cake! The choice is totally up to you to make it from scratch or with a little help!

What you will love about Strawberry Angel Fluff Recipe:

• Gluten-Free or Gluten-Filled…make it either way!
• Can be made no-bake too or completely from scratch.
• Customize with your favorite pie filling flavors!
• Make in advance and store until ready to serve.

What ingredients do you need for Strawberry Angel Fluff Trifle?

• Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or Regular All-Purpose Flour
• Granulated Sugar
• Salt
• Egg Whites
• Cream of Tartar
• Vanilla Extract
• Powdered Sugar
• Cream Cheese
• Cool Whip or Whipped Topping
• Strawberry Pie Filling or Flavor of Choice
• Pecans and Fresh Fruit Toppings (Optional)

If you plan to use a store-bought angel food cake, then this list can be narrowed down even more. Be sure to check the recipe card below for the full ingredients and instructions. This recipe is a very simple and easy trifle recipe that makes for a wonderful dessert for a crowd!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Note that you need to make 2 of the Angel Food Cakes.
2. Begin by sifting the flour, sugar, and salt in a large stand mixer.
3. Add in the egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Pour the batter into a greased Bundt pan.
5. Place the cake in a cold oven, then set it to 325 degrees F and bake for 1 hour or until golden brown. Repeat these steps for the second angel food cake.
6. Let cool and set aside.
7. Place the powdered sugar and cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
8. Mix it well until it is a smooth consistency, and then add in the cool whip (add pecans if you use them).
9. Continue mixing until well combined.
10. Tear the cakes into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl then coat it with the cream cheese mixture, be sure that all of the cake is well coated.
11. In a large trifle dish, place half the mixture on the bottom, then top it with a can of the strawberry pie filling.
12. Place the remaining mixture on top of the filling and then complete it with the additional can of strawberry pie filling.
13. Chill for 2 hours, then serve or serve immediately.

What type of Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour should you use?

The gluten-free all-purpose flour is the most important part of making this recipe gluten-free. I am a very simple gluten-free baker and do not use any fancy ingredients except gluten-free all-purpose flour. That means that a very high-quality flour is needed that is a 1:1 ratio or measure-for-measure flour with regular flour.

The best ones to use are King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, Better Batter, Cup 4 Cup, or Bob’s Red Mill. The flour needs to have Xanthan Gum already in the flour mixture, this will allow the dessert to come out with the same texture as its gluten-filled alternative.

Variations of Angel Fluff Trifle:

The base of this recipe is canned pie filling; the pie filling flavor can be substituted with any pie filling flavor that appeals to your taste.

• Cherry Pie Filling
• Blueberry Pie Filling
• Strawberry Pie Filling
• Raspberry Pie Filling
• Peach Pie Filling
• …and Many More!

If you are looking to make this for the 4th of July, we like to do Red, White, and Blueberry Fluff, which is a layer of strawberry and a layer of blueberry.

Tips for Making Strawberry Angel Fluff Trifle:

The base of this trifle is angel food cake. The angel food cake can be made completely gluten-free by making a gluten-free homemade angel food cake. This recipe will use two of the homemade angel food cakes, so be sure to make two of them. The recipe card below includes the full instructions to bake the angel food cake as well.

If you do not need a gluten-free desert and want this to be done as a no-bake recipe, a store-bought angel food cake will work, but again, it will be made with two angel food cakes, so be sure to purchase two.

The whipped topping will be prepared in a mixing bowl and can be done with a stand mixer or electric mixer. It will be a combination of Cool Whip Cream or Whipped Topping, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.

The prep time will vary depending on whether you are doing a gluten-free angel food cake from scratch or a no-bake option.

Use a glass trifle bowl to layer and prepare the trifle for serving.

• The Flour Matters – ALWAYS use a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• Easy to Make Ahead – This trifle can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It’s best served chilled as opposed to room temperature.
• Add Texture – For added texture, use fresh berries on top that compliment the pie filling for instance freshly sliced strawberries when using strawberry pie filling.
• Easy Gluten-Free Desserts – For even more gluten-free desserts, plus free printables, check out this post for easy gluten-free dessert recipes!
• Angel Food Cake in COLD Oven – The angel food will be made in a cold oven, this is noted in the recipe card below.

What type of angel food cake pan should you use?

The angel food cake can be prepared in any bundt pan. We used a Nordic Ware Bundt Pan to bake our cake.

How do you store Strawberry Angel Fluff Trifle?

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The trifle is best served chilled.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Angel Fluff Trifle is the BEST dessert for a potluck or holiday dinner to satisfy your sweet tooth. It serves an entire crowd, plus it’s an easy show-stopper. All of your guests will love and enjoy this fluffy and fruity dessert recipe!