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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe Easy Patriotic Angel Food Cake Dessert

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A light and festive trifle featuring layers of airy angel food cake, fresh red, white, and blue berries, and whipped cream. Perfect for patriotic occasions and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 standard 10-ounce (283g) angel food cake, torn or sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 1 cup (125g) fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups (480ml) whipped cream (freshly whipped with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar or store-bought)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups (480ml) of cold heavy cream into a chilled bowl. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries gently under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Pat all berries dry with paper towels.
  3. Tear or slice the angel food cake into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes or strips.
  4. Start with a layer of angel food cake at the bottom of your serving bowl (about 1 cup or 140g). Spoon over a third of the whipped cream (about ⅔ cup or 160ml). Scatter a mix of berries evenly over the cream layer (about ½ cup or 75g).
  5. Add another layer of cake, whipped cream, and berries. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with a whipped cream layer topped with a few whole berries and mint leaves for garnish.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cake absorb some cream and berry juices.
  7. Serve chilled, scooping into bowls or straight from the trifle bowl.

Notes

Use a chilled bowl and cold cream for best whipped cream results. Pat berries dry to prevent sogginess. Chill trifle at least 1 hour before serving. Can substitute berries with seasonal fruits or use gluten-free/dairy-free alternatives as needed.

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Keywords: trifle, angel food cake, berries, patriotic dessert, easy dessert, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert, berry trifle

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