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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

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A quick, festive, and light trifle dessert featuring layers of fresh berries, whipped cream, and sponge cake, perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • Fresh blueberries, washed and dried
  • Fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sponge cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons berry liqueur or orange juice to moisten cake cubes

Instructions

  1. Gently rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Hull and slice the strawberries into medium-thick slices, leaving smaller berries whole. Set aside.
  2. Cut the sponge or pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Lightly sprinkle with a splash (about 2 tablespoons) of berry liqueur or orange juice to add moisture. Let it absorb for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour 2 cups of cold heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
  4. Start by placing a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle bowl (about 1/3 of the total cake). Add a generous layer of whipped cream, smoothing it gently with a spatula.
  5. Scatter a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries evenly over the cream layer, using about half of the total berries.
  6. Add another 1/3 of cake cubes on top of the berries, followed by another layer of whipped cream, then the remaining berries.
  7. Top with the last of the whipped cream, then decorate with a few whole berries and a small sprig of fresh mint if desired.
  8. Chill the assembled trifle in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and cake soak up berry juices.
  9. Before serving, if the cream softens too much, gently stir to fluff it back up.

Notes

Use firm, ripe berries to avoid sogginess. If using frozen berries, thaw and drain well. For dairy-free, substitute whipping cream with whipped coconut cream. Chill cream and bowl before whipping for best results. Assemble up to a day ahead and stir cream gently before serving.

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