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Fresh Red White Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Patriotic Dessert for 4th of July

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An easy, colorful trifle featuring layers of angel food cake, fresh red, white, and blue berries, and a creamy whipped cream mixture with cream cheese. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 cup raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the whipped cream mixture: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium speed until it starts to thicken. Add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form, ensuring the mixture is smooth and holds its shape without being grainy.
  2. Prep the berries: Rinse all berries gently under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Hull and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Set all berries aside.
  3. Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes using a serrated knife, avoiding squishing the cake to keep it light and airy.
  4. Start layering the trifle: In a clear bowl, begin with a layer of angel food cake cubes covering the bottom evenly. Spoon a generous layer of the whipped cream mixture over the cake. Scatter a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top. Repeat these layers twice more—cake, cream, berries—until you reach the top of the bowl.
  5. Finish with a thick layer of whipped cream and arrange a few berries and fresh mint leaves on top for decoration. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the cake to soak up berry juices.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Avoid overwhipping the cream to prevent it from turning buttery. Use fresh berries for best texture and flavor. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor melding. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions are possible.

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