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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blueberry Trifle Recipe for 4th of July Celebration

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A quick and easy no-bake trifle featuring layers of cream cheese whipped cream, fresh red, white, and blue berries, and pound or angel food cake. Perfect for summer gatherings and 4th of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 package (about 8 oz) pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, extra berries for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Layer: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Remove and set aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Prep the Fruit and Cake: Rinse berries and pat dry. Slice strawberries and cut cake into 1-inch cubes.
  5. Assemble the Trifle: Start with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of the bowl or cups, about one-third of the total amount.
  6. Add a layer of the cream mixture over the cake, smoothing gently.
  7. Top the cream with a mix of strawberries and raspberries.
  8. Repeat layers: cake cubes, cream, then blueberries on top.
  9. Finish with a final cream layer and decorate with extra berries and mint leaves.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, to let flavors meld and cake soften.
  11. Before serving, if cream feels loose, gently stir. Keep trifle cold until serving.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep airy texture. Use fresh, firm berries to avoid sogginess. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. Angel food cake provides a lighter option; pound cake adds richness. Assemble trifle at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor and texture. Keep refrigerated until serving.

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