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Perfect Red White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe for Easy Celebrations

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A festive and easy-to-make trifle featuring layers of fluffy cake, macerated strawberries and blueberries, and homemade vanilla whipped cream. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces store-bought angel food cake or pound cake, cubed
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: extra blueberries or strawberries for topping

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries and blueberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to macerate the berries.
  2. Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the fridge for 10 minutes if possible. Pour the cold heavy cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  3. Cut the angel food or pound cake into 1-inch bite-sized cubes.
  4. In a clear trifle bowl, layer cake cubes evenly on the bottom.
  5. Spoon a generous layer of the macerated berries over the cake, allowing some juice to drizzle down.
  6. Add a thick layer of whipped cream, smoothing gently with a spatula.
  7. Repeat layering cake, berries, and whipped cream until the bowl is filled, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
  8. Garnish the top with fresh whole berries and mint leaves if desired.
  9. Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and the cake absorb berry juices before serving.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream for best results. Macerate berries to bring out juices but avoid mushiness. Assemble trifle a few hours or the night before for best flavor. Use gluten-free or dairy-free substitutions as needed. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent grainy texture.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, red white and blue dessert, patriotic dessert, easy celebration dessert, berry trifle, whipped cream dessert

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