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Fresh Red White and Blue Layered Trifle with Berries

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream. Perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whipped cream, freshly whipped or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Optional: lemon zest from one lemon

Instructions

  1. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons (25 g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Rinse the strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice 2 cups (300 g) of strawberries into thin pieces. Pat dry carefully with paper towels.
  3. Slice the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes, handling gently to avoid crumbling.
  4. Start by placing a layer of angel food cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle bowl, about 1 to 1.5 cups (150-225 g) of cake pieces. Spread half of the whipped cream over the cake, smoothing gently.
  5. Scatter about 1 cup (150 g) of sliced strawberries evenly on top of the cream layer. If using lemon zest, sprinkle a little over the berries.
  6. Add another layer of cake cubes (1 to 1.5 cups), followed by the remaining whipped cream.
  7. Finish with a generous layer of blueberries, about 1 ½ cups (225 g), spreading them evenly to cover the top.
  8. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, firm berries and pat dry to avoid watery layers. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Handle angel food cake gently to prevent crumbling. Assemble close to serving time or chill up to 3 hours to keep cake light. Optional lemon zest adds brightness. For dairy-free, substitute coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cake.

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Keywords: patriotic dessert, trifle, angel food cake, berries, Fourth of July dessert, easy dessert, summer dessert

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