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Fresh Red White Blue Berry Trifle with Angel Food Cake

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A light, festive trifle featuring layers of airy angel food cake, fresh red, white, and blue berries, and whipped cream. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick to assemble.

Ingredients

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  • 1 standard 10-ounce (284g) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup (75g) fresh raspberries
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • Optional: handful fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • Optional: 4 ounces (115g) light cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries gently under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Set the berries aside in separate bowls.
  2. Cut the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife. Handle gently to avoid crumbling.
  3. Pour the chilled heavy whipping cream into a large, cold mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  4. In a trifle bowl, spoon a layer of angel food cake cubes. Add a layer of whipped cream over the cake, smoothing gently with a spatula. Scatter a mixed layer of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries evenly. Repeat layers until the bowl is full, finishing with a generous whipped cream layer on top.
  5. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake absorb moisture. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or whole berries before serving.

Notes

Keep cream and mixing bowl chilled for best whipping results. Assemble the trifle about 1 hour before serving to prevent sogginess. Pat berries dry if they release too much juice. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free powdered sugar. Angel food cake is naturally gluten-free but check labels if store-bought.

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Keywords: trifle, angel food cake, fresh berries, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, easy dessert, no bake dessert

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