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Refreshing Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe

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A light, colorful, and crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert featuring layers of fresh berries, whipped cream, and pound or angel food cake, perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for macerating berries)
  • 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (optional, for cream cheese layer)
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the berries: In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with granulated sugar. Gently toss and let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to release natural juices.
  2. Prepare the whipped cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Pour heavy cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Avoid overbeating.
  3. Optional cream cheese layer: Beat softened cream cheese with a tablespoon of powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Cube the cake: Cut pound cake or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Lightly brush with milk or berry juice if dry.
  5. Assemble the trifle: In a trifle bowl, layer one-third of the cake cubes, then spoon a layer of macerated berries with juices, followed by a layer of whipped cream or cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  6. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours, to meld flavors and soften cake.
  7. Garnish and serve: Just before serving, add whole berries or a sprinkle of lemon zest on top. Serve chilled.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for fluffier texture. Macerate berries to enhance sweetness and juiciness. Layer gently to avoid crushing berries. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cake. For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free pound cake or ladyfingers.

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Keywords: berry trifle, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, no bake dessert, red white and blue dessert, easy trifle recipe, Fourth of July dessert

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