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Flavorful Red White and Blue Layered Trifle Recipe Easy Fresh Berry Dessert

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A quick and easy layered trifle featuring angel food cake, fresh berries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently rinsed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Toss gently to coat and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to macerate the berries.
  2. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the bowl, add vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Cut the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Optionally, toast the cubes lightly in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes for added texture.
  4. In a clear trifle bowl, layer 1 cup of cake cubes evenly on the bottom. Spoon a layer of macerated berries with some syrup over the cake. Spread about one-third of the whipped cream over the berries. Repeat the layers two more times: cake, berries, whipped cream.
  5. Top the trifle with a few whole berries and a small sprinkle of lemon zest for garnish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, to let flavors meld.
  6. Serve chilled, scooping portions to ensure each serving has a bit of every layer.

Notes

Keep mixing bowl and beaters chilled before whipping cream to achieve soft peaks. Macerate berries for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavor. Toast cake cubes optionally for texture. Assemble trifle 2-4 hours before serving to avoid soggy cake. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. If whipped cream softens during layering, chill briefly before continuing.

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