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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of fresh berries, angel food cake, and lightly sweetened whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently rinsed
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prep the Berries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Sprinkle the granulated sugar and lemon zest over the berries. Toss gently to coat without crushing the berries. Set aside to macerate.
  2. Cut the Cake (5 minutes): Slice the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes, keeping them uniform for neat layers.
  3. Whip the Cream (5-7 minutes): Chill your mixing bowl and beaters if possible. Pour the heavy cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  4. Assemble the Trifle (5 minutes): In a trifle bowl, layer angel food cake cubes evenly on the bottom. Spoon a generous layer of macerated berries over the cake. Add a thick layer of whipped cream, smoothing gently with a spatula. Repeat layers until the bowl is filled. Finish with a decorative sprinkle of whole berries and lemon zest.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and the cake soften slightly. Add final berries on top just before serving.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid over-whipping cream to prevent graininess. Gently toss berries to avoid crushing. Chill assembled trifle at least 1 hour before serving for best texture. Add final berries just before serving to keep them fresh.

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Keywords: red white and blue trifle, patriotic dessert, fourth of july dessert, berry trifle, angel food cake dessert, easy summer dessert

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