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Perfect Red White and Blue Layered Trifle Recipe with Fresh Berries for Easy Summer Dessert

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A quick, colorful, and no-fuss layered trifle featuring angel food cake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and whipped cream. Perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute dessert needs.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces angel food cake, torn or cubed into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon berry liqueur

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries and blueberries thoroughly under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Tear or cube the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch pieces. Keep everything ready and close at hand.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, pour the 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Add the ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Place about one-third of the angel food cake pieces evenly into the bottom of your trifle dish. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the cake.
  4. Scatter half of the sliced strawberries evenly over the whipped cream. Optionally, sprinkle a teaspoon of lemon juice over the berries.
  5. Add another one-third of the cake pieces, followed by a layer of whipped cream, then all the blueberries. Top with more whipped cream and the remaining cake pieces. Finish with the remaining strawberries and a final dollop of whipped cream on top.
  6. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

If berries are very juicy, toss them lightly with cornstarch before layering to prevent sogginess. Whip cream to soft peaks only to avoid grainy texture. Chill trifle at least 1 hour for best flavor melding. Can be assembled a day ahead but add whipped cream last minute for best texture.

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Keywords: red white and blue trifle, summer dessert, layered trifle, angel food cake dessert, fresh berry trifle, easy summer dessert

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