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Fresh Red White & Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy 5-Layer Patriotic Dessert

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A fresh, light, and patriotic 5-layer berry trifle featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vanilla pound cake, and homemade whipped cream layers. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to assemble.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 6 cups vanilla pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, grated white chocolate or toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries gently under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Set all berries aside in separate bowls to drain excess water.
  2. Slice the vanilla pound cake or angel food cake into 1-inch cubes. Trim off the crust if using store-bought cake for a lighter texture.
  3. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  4. Start layering the trifle in a trifle bowl: add about 1.5 cups of cake cubes to the bottom, then spoon about 1/3 cup of strawberries evenly over the cake, followed by about 1/2 cup of whipped cream. Repeat the layers alternating berries (blueberries next) and cake with whipped cream layers, finishing with a sprinkle of fresh berries and optional garnishes.
  5. Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and cake to absorb moisture.

Notes

Whip the cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Drain berries well to prevent sogginess. Assemble close to serving time for best texture. Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream whipped with maple syrup and use dairy-free cake. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pound cake.

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