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Light and Fluffy Triple Berry Trifle Recipe with Angel Food Cake

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A light and airy summer dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, mixed berries, and whipped cream, perfect for casual get-togethers or weekend guests.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel food cake, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons berry liqueur or fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the berries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Add lemon zest, sugar, and optional liqueur or orange juice. Gently toss and let sit at room temperature to macerate.
  2. Whip the cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters if possible. Pour heavy cream into bowl, add vanilla extract, and whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  3. Layer the trifle: Start with a layer of angel food cake pieces at the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spoon a third of the berry mixture over the cake, allowing some juice to drizzle down. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the berries using a spatula.
  4. Repeat layering two more times: cake, berries, then whipped cream. Finish with whipped cream topped with a few whole berries for decoration.
  5. Chill and serve: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and cake soften without becoming soggy.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid overwhipping cream to keep it light and fluffy. Drain excess juice from berries if watery to prevent soggy cake. Use a rubber spatula to fold whipped cream gently. Can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: triple berry trifle, angel food cake dessert, summer dessert, light dessert, whipped cream trifle, berry dessert

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